Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropen 871/9 (Tropical)
The Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropen 871/9 is a tropical-bodied plate camera, built with teak and brown leather bellows for use in humid climates. It is a folding strut-type camera from the early decades of the twentieth century, positioned at the time as specialist field equipment for travellers and professionals working outside temperate Europe.
Auction data for the Tropen 871/9 is very thin, so any statement about its current value carries caveats. The single recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £800 from 2007, and as of today fresh comparable sales would be needed to confirm what a clean example sells for in the present market.
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 2007
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2007 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_15982) Title: Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropical 871/9
Description:
rare Nettel tropical 10x15 cm, in fantastic original condition, working shutter, Tessar 4.5/18 cm no. 938166, cap, filter, 3 original teak plate-holders, case, instructions, beautiful and complete outfit Estimate: EUR 1,100 - EUR 1,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Nettel Tropen 871/9 worth?
On the limited evidence available, the only logged UK auction hammer price is £800, but with just one record the figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market value.
How much does a Nettel Tropen 871/9 sell for at auction?
The recorded sale price is £800 at hammer, excluding buyer's and seller's commission; current results may differ and would depend heavily on completeness and the condition of the teak and bellows.
What should I check before buying one?
Focus on the integrity of the wooden body, light-tightness of the bellows, shutter function, and whether the original lens and plate holders are present, since missing accessories materially affect value.