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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.

Date Price Source
May 2004 EUR 250 Leitz Auction