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Contessa-Nettel Riccolette

€99 EUR
Riccolette  |  SKU: A71W3915IP

Contessa-Nettel Riccolette – Folding Camera with Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/6.3 Lens


Description:
The Contessa-Nettel Riccolette is a beautifully crafted folding camera from the early 20th century, made in Germany before the full Zeiss Ikon merger. Equipped with a Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/6.3 lens, it delivers surprisingly sharp images for its era. Its compact bellows design folds flat, making it a historical yet portable tool for medium format photography or display.


Key Features:

  • Brand: Contessa-Nettel (pre-Zeiss Ikon)

  • Model: Riccolette

  • Lens: Zeiss Tessar 75mm (7.5cm) f/6.3

  • Shutter: Leaf shutter 

  • Film format: Likely 120 roll film (6×4.5 or 6×9 depending on variant)

  • Focusing: Front element focus

  • Aperture control on lens unit

  • German engineering, early 1920s design

  • Serial number: 603798


Condition:
Used – Good condition for age.
Camera shows cosmetic wear consistent with its age. Bellows intact with no visible light leaks. Shutter fires, but accuracy not guaranteed due to age. Lens glass shows some dust and light cleaning marks but no major defects. A collectible and display-worthy camera with historic value.


What’s Included:

  • Contessa-Nettel Riccolette Camera (Serial: 603798)

  • Original Lens: Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/6.3


Delivery and Shipping

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  • Rest of the World: 4-16 business days

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Warranty & Returns Info

At Hard to Find Camera Store, we offer a 2-year warranty on all new products and a 6-month warranty on used equipment. If you're not fully satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a refund or exchange, provided the item is in its original condition.

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  • Condition
    Used - Good condition
  • Focal length
    75
  • Aperture
    6.3

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Worldwide Insured & Tracked Shipping

Secure delivery for camera gear to your doorstep, no matter where you are!

Warranty

New Equipment: 2 year warranty.
Used Equipment: 6 month warranty.

For any issues, our dedicated support team is here to help.

Riccolette

Contessa-Nettel Riccolette

€99 EUR

Contessa-Nettel Riccolette – Folding Camera with Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/6.3 Lens


Description:
The Contessa-Nettel Riccolette is a beautifully crafted folding camera from the early 20th century, made in Germany before the full Zeiss Ikon merger. Equipped with a Zeiss Tessar 7.5cm f/6.3 lens, it delivers surprisingly sharp images for its era. Its compact bellows design folds flat, making it a historical yet portable tool for medium format photography or display.


Key Features:


Condition:
Used – Good condition for age.
Camera shows cosmetic wear consistent with its age. Bellows intact with no visible light leaks. Shutter fires, but accuracy not guaranteed due to age. Lens glass shows some dust and light cleaning marks but no major defects. A collectible and display-worthy camera with historic value.


What’s Included:

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