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Nagel Vollenda No.48 (3x4)

The Nagel Vollenda No.48 is a folding rollfilm camera made by Dr. August Nagel's Stuttgart workshop, producing 3x4 cm exposures on 127 film. It dates from the early 1930s, sitting in the compact-folder segment that Nagel specialised in before the firm was absorbed by Kodak.

Auction evidence for this specific Vollenda variant is thin: a single UK hammer result in late 2023 sold for £125, so as of today that figure is the only concrete reference for what the camera is worth at saleroom level. Hammer prices for these small Nagel folders are wholesale results (excluding commission) and sell for materially less than dealer retail asking prices, with condition of the bellows, shutter and lens driving most of the value spread.

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: June 2025

Date Price Source
Jun 2025 £100 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £25 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £62 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 £125 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Nagel Vollenda No.48 (3x4) worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Vollenda No.48 sold for £125 hammer in November 2023, which is the clearest current reference for its value.

How much does a Nagel Vollenda No.48 sell for at auction?

With only one tracked sale, the camera sells for around £125 at UK auction; cleaner examples with a working shutter and pinhole-free bellows could achieve more, but there is not enough data to quote a reliable range.

What film does the Vollenda No.48 use?

The 3x4 version of the Vollenda No.48 is built for 127 rollfilm, giving eight half-frame-format exposures per roll.