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Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex

The Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex is an early folding reflex plate camera produced by the Dresden maker Ihagee. It dates from the pre-war era of German plate-camera manufacture, when Ihagee built wooden-bodied reflex and folding designs before the company's later single-lens reflex work.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Patent Klapp Reflex have ranged from about £160 to £950, reflecting how much condition and completeness drive value today. With only a small number of recorded saleroom results, any single price should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market value in 2026.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: September 2025

Date Price Source
Sep 2025 £119 Flints Auctions
Aug 2025 £106 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £160 Special Auction Services
May 2020 £270 Flints Auctions
Nov 2016 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 950 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 330 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 583 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £57 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £160 and £950, so value depends heavily on condition, completeness and the fitted lens.

How much does an Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex sell for at auction?

The two recorded UK hammer sales were £160 and £950, which gives a wide spread and means the price a given example sells for is strongly condition-led.

Is the Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex a collectable camera?

It is collected as an early Ihagee folding reflex, but the small number of tracked sales means the market price is thin and individual results can vary.

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