Zeiss Ikon Deckrullo Nettel Tropen (Tropical)
The Zeiss Ikon Deckrullo Nettel Tropen (Tropical) is a folding plate camera built with teak and brown leather for use in hot, humid climates. It dates from the early 20th century and used a focal-plane shutter, positioning it as a professional press and field camera of its era.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result on file is a single hammer price of £400 from 2003, so a meaningful current range cannot be cited for today's market. With one wholesale data point more than two decades old, what a Deckrullo Nettel Tropen is worth now depends heavily on condition, completeness of the original lens and plate holders, and whether the teak and leather have survived without warping or shrinkage.
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: May 2020
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| May 2020 | £368 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 245) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Deckrullo-Nettel Tropen 6x9cm Camera
Description:
A Zeiss Ikon Deckrullo-Nettel Tropen 6x9cm Camera, 1926-28, teak, serial no. 46563, with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/4.5 120mm lens, serial no. 1079623, |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11808) Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropen Deckrullo
Description:
6.5x9cm, rare tropica camera in small format, in very good condition, brown bellows, nice Tessar 4.5/12cm no.1146678, original focusing screen adapter, shutter not operable Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Dec 2010 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 18 (Lot AI_18_11807) Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropen Deckrullo
Description:
9x12cm, rare tropical camera in very good condition, brown bellows, Tessar 3.5/15cm no.957510, original focusing screen adapter, shutter working, 6 Zeiss double platefilm holders, all in outfit case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 130 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22768) Title: Zeiss Ikon Deckrullo-Nettel, 6,5x9cm
Description:
Tessar 3,5/12cm. Nr. 870591 Schlitzverschluss (läuft), die kleinste "Nettel". Estimate: EUR 1,928 - EUR 4,828,290 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21681) Title: Zeiss Ikon Tropen-Deckrullo-Nettel
Description:
10x15cm, Tessar 4.5/18cm no.1124310, focal-plane shutter (sticky), teak wood with nickel fittings, brown bellows, fitted case Estimate: EUR 1,921 - EUR 527,428 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Deckrullo Nettel Tropen worth today?
The only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £400 from 2003; with no recent comparable sales, a current value cannot be reliably stated and price will depend on condition and completeness.
How much does a Deckrullo Nettel Tropen sell for at auction?
Recorded saleroom data is limited to a single £400 hammer price more than two decades ago, so current sells-for figures should be confirmed against fresh auction results before buying or selling.
Why is the Tropical version collectable?
The teak body and brown leather covering were made for use in hot, humid climates and survive in far smaller numbers than the standard black-leather Deckrullo Nettel, which supports its collector value.