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Ernemann Kinopticon

The Ernemann Kinopticon is an early 20th-century cine apparatus produced by the Dresden-based optical and camera maker Ernemann, a firm that operated in Germany before being absorbed into Zeiss Ikon in 1926. It belongs to the pre-Zeiss-Ikon era of German cinematographic equipment and is encountered today primarily as a collector's item rather than a working tool.

With only a single documented UK auction hammer result on file — £208 in 2004 — there is not enough recent saleroom data to state a reliable current value or price range for the Ernemann Kinopticon today. As of 2026, what an Ernemann Kinopticon sells for at auction depends heavily on completeness, cosmetic condition and accompanying accessories, and prospective buyers should treat the lone historical figure as indicative rather than a firm market level.

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.

Date Price Source
May 2004 EUR 208 Leitz Auction