Zeiss Ikon Bobette I (549)
The Zeiss Ikon Bobette I (549) is a small-format strut-folding camera from the late 1920s, built for roll film in a compact body aimed at the travel and pocket-camera market of its period.
Sales data for the Bobette I is thin, but the two recorded UK auction hammer results sit at £120 and £200, giving a working reference range of £120–£200 at saleroom level today. With so few data points, the price a Bobette I sells for in 2026 is highly sensitive to cosmetic condition, shutter function and completeness of the lens and bed assembly.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Tessar lens fitting (vs standard/Novar lens) | — | — | 0 | — |
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: November 2003
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 115 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22678) Title: Zeiss Ikon Bobette I 549
Description:
22x32mm, Frontar 9/5 cm. o. Nr. Estimate: EUR 1,927 - EUR 17,314 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 198 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22677) Title: Zeiss Ikon Bobette 549
Description:
22x32mm, Erid 8/4 cm, Tasche Estimate: EUR 1,928 - EUR 75,455 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 162 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22679) Title: Zeiss Ikon Bobette I 549
Description:
22x32mm, Ernoplast 4,5/5 cm. Nr. 1022960 Estimate: EUR 1,928 - EUR 35,017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Bobette I (549) worth today?
Based on recorded UK auction hammer prices, a Bobette I is worth roughly £120–£200, though the very small sample size means individual examples can fall outside that range depending on condition.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Bobette I sell for at auction?
The two verified hammer results on file show the camera selling for £115 and £198, so a typical clean example tends to sell for a value in the low-to-mid three figures in GBP.
Is the Bobette I (549) a good collector's camera?
It appeals mainly to collectors of early Zeiss Ikon and small-format folders; its price and value are driven by scarcity and originality rather than usability as a shooter.