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Zeiss Ikon Bobette II (548)

The Zeiss Ikon Bobette II (548) is a pre-war German strut-folding camera using roll film, introduced in the late 1920s. It was positioned as a compact pocket camera within the early Zeiss Ikon range assembled after the 1926 merger that formed the company.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Bobette II (548) have ranged from around £190 to £650, with only a small number of recorded results to draw on. Because sales are infrequent, what a Bobette II is worth in today's market depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter function, and whether the original leather case and lens are intact — clean, working examples sit at the upper end of that range at saleroom level.

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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 2022

Date Price Source
Nov 2022 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Mar 2022 £650 Flints Auctions
Mar 2018 EUR 320 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 100 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 188 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 128 Leitz Auction
May 2003 EUR 438 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Zeiss Ikon Bobette II (548) worth today?

Based on the small number of recorded UK auction results, a Bobette II (548) has sold for roughly £190 to £650 at hammer, with condition and completeness being the main drivers of value.

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

Recent UK hammer prices sit within a £190–£650 range, though sales are infrequent enough that any single result can sit outside that band.

Why do prices for the Bobette II vary so much?

With only two recorded sales, the price spread reflects differences in condition, shutter and bellows integrity, and buyer interest on the day rather than a settled market value.

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