Nettel Kamerawerk Deckrullo Stereo Nettel Tropen (Tropical)
The Deckrullo Stereo Nettel Tropen (Tropical) is an early 20th-century stereo plate camera made by Nettel Kamerawerk in Germany. The Tropen designation refers to the tropical specification — a teak-bodied variant with brass fittings intended for use in hot, humid climates — and the camera uses a focal-plane shutter to expose paired stereo negatives.
Sales evidence for this model is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £800 in March 2018 is the only data point available, so a meaningful range or current median cannot be quoted with confidence today. As with most pre-war tropical wood-and-brass stereo cameras, value at saleroom level is highly condition-sensitive, with the integrity of the teak, leather bellows, and focal-plane shutter curtains being the main drivers of what one sells for.
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: March 2018
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36108) Title: Nettel Deckrullo Stereo Tropical
Description:
classic tropical stereo camera for 6x13cm plates, in very good condition, focal plane shutter, original brown bellows in good condition, with dual Euryplan 4.5/120mm no.12271 and 12272 Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Deckrullo Stereo Nettel Tropen worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK hammer result of £800 from 2018, so any current price estimate carries significant uncertainty and depends heavily on the condition of the teak body, bellows, and shutter.
How much does a Deckrullo Stereo Nettel Tropen sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data achieved a hammer price of £800; with just one data point, this should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market value.
What makes the Tropen (Tropical) version different?
The Tropen specification uses a teak wooden body with brass fittings rather than the standard leather-covered metal construction, a build intended to withstand humid tropical conditions.