Zeiss Ikon Piccolette LUXUS (546/12)
The Zeiss Ikon Piccolette LUXUS (546/12) is a folding strut camera for 127 roll film, produced in Germany during the 1920s. The LUXUS variant was the upmarket version of the Piccolette line, distinguished by decorative leatherwork and coloured bellows when new.
Sales data for this model is extremely limited: a single UK auction hammer result from 2003 sold for £287, which reflects wholesale saleroom level rather than retail dealer pricing. With only one record on file, today's value cannot be reliably stated, and what a Piccolette LUXUS sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on cosmetic condition and bellows integrity. Buyers seeking a current price benchmark should treat this figure as historical and watch active auctions for fresh comparables.
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: September 2005
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| Sep 2005 | £420 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 348) Title: Piccolette de luxe no. 639839
Description:
Piccolette de luxe no. 639839 Estimate: £100 - £140 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 287 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21815) Title: Zeiss Ikon Picolette Luxus
Description:
4.5x6cm, Tessar 4.5/7.5cm, Compur shutter, brown leather, brown bellows, original condition, very rare Estimate: EUR 1,926 - EUR 4 |
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| Jul 2001 | £117 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 222) Title: Piccolette Luxus
Description:
Piccolette Luxus Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Piccolette LUXUS worth today?
With only one recorded UK auction hammer sale, at £287 in 2003, a current worth cannot be stated with confidence; condition of the bellows and decorative covering will drive any present-day price.
How much does a Piccolette LUXUS sell for at auction?
The single recorded hammer result is £287, but this is a 2003 figure and one data point is insufficient to define a reliable current sells-for range.
Why is the LUXUS version more valuable than the standard Piccolette?
The LUXUS was the higher-trim variant with decorative covering and coloured bellows, and collectors typically pay a premium for cosmetically intact examples over the plain-finish Piccolette.