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Mackenstein Jumelle

The Mackenstein Jumelle is an early French stereo-format plate camera, produced by the Paris-based maker Mackenstein in the late 19th and early 20th century. Its binocular-style 'jumelle' body housed twin lenses for paired exposures on glass plates, a layout popular with amateur photographers of that era.

At UK auction, hammer prices for recorded Mackenstein Jumelle examples have ranged from £140 to £310, with a midpoint around £225. With only a small number of saleroom results on file, what a Jumelle is worth today depends heavily on completeness, plate-holder inventory and cosmetic condition, and individual sales can fall outside that band.

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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: January 2024

Date Price Source
Jan 2024 £62 Flints Auctions
May 2011 EUR 200 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 150 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 140 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 310 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 180 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £46 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mackenstein Jumelle worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Mackenstein Jumelle has sold in the £140 to £310 range, so a complete, clean example typically sells for a price somewhere within that band.

How much does a Mackenstein Jumelle sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer prices sit between roughly £140 and £310, with condition, completeness of plate holders and optical clarity driving where an individual camera lands within that value range.

Is the Mackenstein Jumelle a stereo camera?

Yes, it is a twin-lens 'jumelle' style camera designed to shoot stereo pairs on glass plates, which is a key part of its appeal to collectors of early French photographica.

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