Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex Camera 9x12 w. Tessar 4.5/12cm

Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex Camera 9x12 with Tessar 4.5/12cm – NOTTESTED / may be defective

The Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex 9x12 is an extremely rare early single-lens reflex camera, produced in Dresden around 1924. Featuring a Carl Zeiss Tessar 4.5/12cm lens, it represents one of the pioneering designs in reflex photography and showcases the craftsmanship and innovation of early 20th-century German camera making.

Key Features & Functions

• Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex 9x12 – early SLR design from Dresden
• Carl Zeiss Tessar 4.5/12cm lens
• Mechanical folding reflex construction with mirror system
• Large format (9x12cm) camera for plates or sheet film
• Metal and leather construction typical of 1920s craftsmanship
• Historical model from around 1924

Condition

• Externally good, age-appropriate condition with signs of wear
• Item not tested (NOTTESTED)
• May be defective, no functional guarantee due to age
• Lens elements may show dust, haze, fungus, or other defects
• Function unknown

Scope of Delivery

• Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex 9x12 camera
• Carl Zeiss Tessar 4.5/12cm lens
• Scope of delivery as shown in the pictures.

Note

Sold without warranty. Item is explicitly offered as NOTTESTED / may be defective – sold AS-IS. Due to its age of over 100 years, functionality cannot be guaranteed.

Conclusion

The Ihagee Patent Klapp Reflex 9x12 with Tessar 4.5/12cm is a rare and historically significant piece of photographic heritage. Despite its untested status, it remains an exceptional collectible that embodies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early German camera engineering — a true treasure for vintage camera collectors.