ICA BéBé | Analogue folding camera
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Ica Bebe plate camera in 6×4.5 format, model BéBé, tested and working.
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Ica Bébé plate camera 6×4.5 with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 120mm f/4.5
Germany, ca. 1910–1925
Very fine and rare Ica Bebe plate camera in the 6×4.5 format, built as a bedless folding plate camera with a spring shutter. This camera type was originally produced by Zulauf and later added to the range of Ica (Internationale Camera A.G.).
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 120mm f/4.5, a classic and high-quality lens known for its sharpness, contrast, and distinctive image rendering.
state
- The camera is fully mechanically functional.
- The bellows are slightly damaged along the fold line, but still operate smoothly.
- Overall condition: very good, appropriate for age
- The license plate holder at the rear shows exterior paint damage (cosmetic); technically intact and easy to repair
- No structural damages
Details
- 6×4.5 format
- Bedloos design with spring mechanism
- Nicely preserved historical device.
- Suitable for collectors of early German cameras and as a decorative object
A characterful plate camera from the early 20th century, offered in nice and original condition, with a high-quality Zeiss Tessar lens.
The photos are an integral part of this auction and serve as part of the description.
Ica Bébé plate camera 6×4.5 with Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 120mm f/4.5
Germany, ca. 1910–1925
Very fine and rare Ica Bebe plate camera in the 6×4.5 format, built as a bedless folding plate camera with a spring shutter. This camera type was originally produced by Zulauf and later added to the range of Ica (Internationale Camera A.G.).
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 120mm f/4.5, a classic and high-quality lens known for its sharpness, contrast, and distinctive image rendering.
state
- The camera is fully mechanically functional.
- The bellows are slightly damaged along the fold line, but still operate smoothly.
- Overall condition: very good, appropriate for age
- The license plate holder at the rear shows exterior paint damage (cosmetic); technically intact and easy to repair
- No structural damages
Details
- 6×4.5 format
- Bedloos design with spring mechanism
- Nicely preserved historical device.
- Suitable for collectors of early German cameras and as a decorative object
A characterful plate camera from the early 20th century, offered in nice and original condition, with a high-quality Zeiss Tessar lens.
The photos are an integral part of this auction and serve as part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
ICA
Model/ type nr
BéBé |
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
6x4.5"
Estimated Period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
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