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Zeiss Ikon Bobette I (549)

The Zeiss Ikon Bobette I (549) is a small-format strut-folding camera from the late 1920s, built for roll film in a compact body aimed at the travel and pocket-camera market of its period.

Sales data for the Bobette I is thin, but the two recorded UK auction hammer results sit at £120 and £200, giving a working reference range of £120–£200 at saleroom level today. With so few data points, the price a Bobette I sells for in 2026 is highly sensitive to cosmetic condition, shutter function and completeness of the lens and bed assembly.

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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 2003

Date Price Source
Nov 2003 EUR 115 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 198 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 162 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Bobette I (549) worth today?

Based on recorded UK auction hammer prices, a Bobette I is worth roughly £120–£200, though the very small sample size means individual examples can fall outside that range depending on condition.

How much does a Zeiss Ikon Bobette I sell for at auction?

The two verified hammer results on file show the camera selling for £115 and £198, so a typical clean example tends to sell for a value in the low-to-mid three figures in GBP.

Is the Bobette I (549) a good collector's camera?

It appeals mainly to collectors of early Zeiss Ikon and small-format folders; its price and value are driven by scarcity and originality rather than usability as a shooter.

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