Welta Kamera-werke Perle
The Welta Perle is a folding roll-film camera made by the German manufacturer Welta Kamera-Werke of Freital, introduced in the interwar period. It was a mid-market folder aimed at amateur photographers, and was produced in several roll-film formats during its production life.
With only a single UK auction record to draw on, the Perle has sold at hammer for around £20 at saleroom level in the past couple of years, indicating that today its value sits at the lower end of the vintage folder market. Prices for clean, working examples with intact bellows and a clear lens can reach more, but the wholesale auction-hammer evidence available here points to a modest figure rather than a collector premium.
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: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £20 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 288) Title: A Welta Perle Folding Camera
Description:
A Welta Perle Folding Camera, 1935, shutter working, body G, bellows G, with Steinheil 7.5cm f/2.9 lens, elements F-G |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Welta Perle worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, a Welta Perle has sold for around £20 hammer, so condition-average examples are worth a modest sum rather than a collector price.
How much does a Welta Perle sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction sale settled at £20 hammer in 2024; cleaner examples with working shutter and bellows can sell for more, but data is sparse.
Is the Welta Perle a good user camera?
It can be, provided the bellows are light-tight and the shutter speeds are accurate, but expect to budget for a CLA given the camera's age.