Krügener Delta (Magazine/Detective, 9x12, no finders)
The Krügener Delta in the 9x12 magazine/detective configuration is an early German plate camera designed for concealed or quick-action use, taking 9x12cm glass plates fed from an internal magazine. Krügener of Frankfurt produced detective-style cameras of this kind in the late 19th century, when box-form magazine designs were a common alternative to folding plate cameras.
Sales data for this specific Krügener Delta variant is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £313 from 2003, so a meaningful current price band cannot be derived. As of today in 2026, anyone trying to work out what a Krügener Delta 9x12 magazine/detective without finders is worth should treat that single saleroom figure as a historical reference point only, not a guide to what the camera sells for now.
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: May 2010
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| May 2010 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 17 (Lot AI_17_11554) Title: Krügener Delta Magazin Kamera
Description:
9x12cm detective camera, polished mahogany with magazine for 12 plates, unmarked and slightly different to the series model Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 800 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19494) Title: Krügener Delta Magazine Camera
Description:
9x12cm detective camera, polished wood with magazine for 12 plates, stamped: Dr.R.Krügener's Delta-Camera Patent, dealers plaque: TIETGEN & Co. PHOTOGR.ARTIKEL HAMBURG Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 700 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 313 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21575) Title: Krügener Delta camera
Description:
9x12cm, internal plate magazine with changing mechanism, leather covered wood body with plaque for ALB Glock & Cie Karlsruhe Baden. Estimate: EUR 1,892 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Krügener Delta 9x12 magazine/detective worth today?
Recorded auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £313 from 2003, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; condition and completeness would dominate any present-day price.
How much does a Krügener Delta of this type sell for at auction?
With only one verified sale on record, there is no established price range; collectors should treat the £313 figure as a historic data point rather than a current market value.
Why does this example have no finders, and does it matter for value?
The listing specifically notes the camera is supplied without finders, which on a detective-style camera reduces usability and collector appeal and would typically lower the price compared with a complete example.