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Rollei Heidoscop (6x13cm)

The Rollei Heidoscop is a stereo camera that produces paired 6x13cm plate images, built by Franke & Heidecke in Germany from the 1920s. It was positioned as a medium-format stereoscopic instrument aimed at serious amateurs and professionals working in the glass-plate era, predating the roll-film Rolleidoscop.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Heidoscop 6x13cm have ranged from about £260 to £350, with a median near £300 across the available sales. The small sample size means today's realised values are condition-sensitive, and completeness of the original case, plate holders and working shutters materially affects what a clean example sells for.

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Rows marked offer accepted did sell, on the date shown, but eBay does not publish the amount that was accepted. The figure we show is what the seller was asking, so the true sale price was lower — treat it as an upper bound. These rows are excluded from every price range, average and valuation on this site.

Prices updated: September 2025

Date Price Value GBP Source
Jul 2026 asked £426.19 — sold for less offer accepted 🇬🇧 eBay listing
Sep 2025 £150 £120 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £400 £320 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2014 EUR 300 £237 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 900 £749 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 260 £216 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2013 EUR 420 £352 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2011 EUR 600 £514 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 300 £263 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 300 £270 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 300 £265 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 300 £249 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 320 £253 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2007 £110 £110 🇬🇧 Bonhams
Feb 2006 £132 £110 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2005 £192 £160 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2004 £179 £150 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 350 £242 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Sep 2003 £164 £140 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2001 £258 £220 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 1998 £184 £160 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 1998 £253 £220 🇬🇧 Christie's
Mar 1998 £299 £260 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rollei Heidoscop 6x13cm worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Heidoscop has typically been worth between about £260 and £350, depending on cosmetic condition, shutter function and completeness of accessories.

How much does a Heidoscop sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the Heidoscop selling for prices clustered around £300, with clean, complete examples achieving the upper end of that range.

Why does the price vary so much?

Value depends heavily on whether both shutters work, the state of the lenses and bellows, and whether original plate holders and the leather case are included.