Kenngott Phoenix (Tropical)
The Kenngott Phoenix (Tropical) is a tropical-finish plate camera, a body type produced for use in hot and humid climates with brass fittings and wood construction in place of leatherette-covered metal. Tropical variants of European folding plate cameras of this kind were marketed in the early 20th century to colonial and travelling photographers.
Sales data for the Kenngott Phoenix (Tropical) is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £500 from November 2002, so a meaningful current price range cannot be quoted for today's market. Tropical-bodied plate cameras of this era are highly condition-sensitive at saleroom level, with brasswork patina, bellows integrity, and original wood finish driving what a Phoenix is worth when one does appear. Buyers researching what a Kenngott Phoenix Tropical sells for should treat the single historic figure as indicative only and watch live auction listings for fresh comparables.
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: November 2002
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_20942) Title: KENNGOTT, Deutsch PHOENIX TROPEN
Description:
6x9cm, teak body, metal label for Photo Brenner Severinstr 95 Köln, gilt metal fittings, Rodenstock Doppel Eurynar 4.5/10.5cm, Compur shutter, working |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenngott Phoenix (Tropical) worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on record is £500 from 2002, which is too sparse to establish a reliable current value; condition and completeness will dominate any present-day price.
How much does a Kenngott Phoenix Tropical sell for at auction?
With just one logged sale at £500 hammer, there is no current range to quote, and prospective buyers should monitor live auction catalogues for up-to-date comparables.
Why are tropical-finish plate cameras priced differently from standard versions?
Tropical models were produced in smaller numbers with teak or mahogany bodies and exposed brass fittings, and surviving examples in clean condition typically command a premium over equivalent leather-covered versions.