Wünsche Postage stamp camera
The Wünsche Postage stamp camera is a German-made novelty plate camera designed to take very small, stamp-sized exposures. Wünsche was a Dresden camera maker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and stamp or multi-image cameras of this type were a niche specialty within that era's photographic output.
Sales evidence for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £1,600 from 2012 is the only data point available, so it is not possible to quote a meaningful current price range or median for what one is worth today. With only one historical saleroom result on file, any present-day value would depend heavily on completeness, condition and collector interest at the time it sells.
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 2012
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14350) Title: Emil Wünsche Multiple-Lens Camera
Description:
12-lens camera, polished wooden body, taking 12 25x30mm exposures on 13x18cm plates, folding front door is used as shutter, with black ground glass holder Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Wünsche Postage stamp camera worth today?
The only verified UK auction record on file is a single 2012 hammer price of £1,600, which is too little data to state a reliable current value or price range.
How much does a Wünsche Postage stamp camera sell for at auction?
Based on the one saleroom result available, an example has sold for £1,600 in the past, but with just one data point the figure should be treated as indicative rather than a market price.
Is the Wünsche Postage stamp camera rare?
Stamp-format cameras from Wünsche appear very infrequently in UK auction records, which is consistent with a scarce, specialist collector item rather than a regularly traded model.