Merkel Metharis Tropen (Tropical)
The Merkel Metharis Tropen (Tropical) is a folding plate camera produced by the German maker Merkel, built in a tropical specification intended for use in hot and humid conditions. It belongs to the early-twentieth-century class of wood-and-metal folding plate cameras and is encountered today as a collector's item rather than a working tool.
Auction evidence for this model is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from November 2004 records a price of £521, which is the only data point available to gauge what a Merkel Metharis Tropen is worth. With just one verified sale, there is no meaningful range or median to publish for today's market, and any current value estimate would be speculative; condition of the bellows, woodwork and brass fittings would heavily influence what a comparable example sells for if one surfaced again.
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 2004
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2004 | EUR 521 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 6 (Lot AI_6_23970) Title: Merkel Metharis Tropen
Description:
9x12cm plate camera, bakelite body, double extension, brown bellows, Eurynar 4.5/13.5cm no.356277 in Compur, superb condition! Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Merkel Metharis Tropen (Tropical) worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on record is £521 from November 2004; with no recent sales, a reliable current value cannot be quoted.
How much does a Merkel Metharis Tropen sell for at auction?
Available data shows a single hammer price of £521, so the price a future example sells for will depend heavily on condition and completeness rather than an established market range.
Is the Merkel Metharis Tropen a rare camera?
Sales records are very sparse, which suggests examples appear infrequently in the UK auction market, but the dataset is too small to draw firm conclusions about overall rarity.