Nettel Kamerawerk Tropical Deckrullo Nettel
The Tropical Deckrullo Nettel is a folding plate camera produced by Nettel Kamerawerk in the early 20th century. The tropical designation refers to the teak body construction with light-coloured leather bellows, intended for use in hot and humid climates, while the Deckrullo line is characterised by a focal-plane shutter built into the body.
Sales history for this model is extremely thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £500 from November 2019 — a wholesale, saleroom-level figure rather than a retail price. With only one data point, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a firm market price, and condition of the teak, bellows and shutter curtain will heavily influence what a Tropical Deckrullo Nettel sells for in 2026.
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.
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 500 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37605) Title: Nettel Tropical Deckrullo Nettel
Description:
early 9x12cm version in fine condition (missing lock from the back), shutter needs attention, with Tessar 4.5/12cm no.494219, filmpack holder Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36345) Title: Nettel Tropical Deckrullo Nettel
Description:
9x12cm version in good condition, with original brown bellows, working shutter (not lightproof), Emil Busch Bis-Telar Ser.II 7/270mm no.229058, 7 double film holders (six of them of later production), large Walter Talbot outfit case Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Tropical Deckrullo Nettel worth today?
Based on the single available UK auction record, a Tropical Deckrullo Nettel sold for £500 at hammer in 2019; with so little data, current value should be treated as approximate.
How much does a Tropical Deckrullo Nettel sell for at auction?
The only recorded sale in our data is £500, achieved at a UK saleroom — actual prices in 2026 will vary considerably with condition of the teak body, bellows and shutter.
Why is the price range so uncertain?
Only one verified sale is held on file for this model, which is insufficient to establish a reliable price range or median.