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Nettel Kamerawerk Deckrullo Stereo Nettel Tropen (Tropical)

The Deckrullo Stereo Nettel Tropen (Tropical) is an early 20th-century stereo plate camera made by Nettel Kamerawerk in Germany. The Tropen designation refers to the tropical specification — a teak-bodied variant with brass fittings intended for use in hot, humid climates — and the camera uses a focal-plane shutter to expose paired stereo negatives.

Sales evidence for this model is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £800 in March 2018 is the only data point available, so a meaningful range or current median cannot be quoted with confidence today. As with most pre-war tropical wood-and-brass stereo cameras, value at saleroom level is highly condition-sensitive, with the integrity of the teak, leather bellows, and focal-plane shutter curtains being the main drivers of what one sells for.

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
Mar 2018 EUR 800 Leitz Auction