Mackenstein Francia Jumelle
The Mackenstein Francia Jumelle is a French-made stereo (jumelle-style) plate camera, a body type produced in France from the late 19th into the early 20th century by the Paris maker Mackenstein. As a jumelle, it uses twin lenses to expose paired stereoscopic images on glass plates, and was sold as a hand-held alternative to the folding cameras of its era.
Sales data for the Francia Jumelle is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result we have is £250, achieved in 2004, so there is no meaningful current range or median to quote for today's market. Anyone trying to gauge what a Francia Jumelle is worth or sells for in 2026 should treat that single saleroom figure as a historical data point rather than a live valuation, since wholesale hammer prices for obscure French stereo cameras are highly condition-sensitive and depend heavily on completeness of plate holders and shutter function.
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 2004
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2004 | EUR 250 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23307) Title: Mackenstein, France Jumelle Photographique
Description:
9x18cm, leather covered wood body, with a pair of Zeiss Protar f/6 110mm lenses, guillotine shutter and lateral sliding Newton finder, magazine back Estimate: EUR 1,900 - EUR 5,366 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mackenstein Francia Jumelle worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer price on record is £250 from 2004, so a precise current value cannot be given; condition, completeness of plate holders, and working shutters are the main price drivers.
How much does a Francia Jumelle sell for at auction?
With just one recorded saleroom result (£250 hammer), there is not enough data to quote a reliable price range; collectors should benchmark against comparable French jumelle stereo plate cameras of the same era.
Is the Mackenstein Francia Jumelle a stereo camera?
Yes — "jumelle" denotes the twin-lens stereo body style, and the Francia Jumelle was built to expose paired stereoscopic images on glass plates.