Zeiss Ikon Baby Box Tengor 127 Film Camera Art Deco Vintage Collectable

Description

The Zeiss Ikon Baby Box/Tengor is a compact 127 film camera produced in the early 1930s, known for its distinctive Art Deco styling and simple, reliable operation. Built with a metal body covered in leatherette, it delivers 3×4 cm images on 127 roll film and features a fixed‑focus Frontar lens with a rotary shutter. Its fold‑up sports finder and chrome detailing make it a standout example of early Zeiss Ikon design. This model is popular with collectors for its aesthetic appeal, historical significance and small‑format construction.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good
The camera shows light signs of age‑appropriate handling. Leatherette is intact with minor wear. Shutter operates, finder opens and closes correctly, and controls move as expected for a camera of this period.

Included

Camera body
Case

Collectors Notes

The Baby Box/Tengor series is valued for its compact form and strong Art Deco influence, particularly the hexagonal lens plate and chrome accents. Early 1930s Zeiss Ikon box cameras remain desirable due to their build quality and distinctive styling. Variants with the Frontar lens, such as this example, represent the classic configuration of the model. These cameras display well and are sought after by collectors of pre‑war Zeiss Ikon equipment and 127‑format miniatures.

Key Features

127 roll film format
3×4 cm image size
Frontar f/11 fixed‑focus lens
Rotary shutter with I and T settings
Fold‑up sports finder
Metal body with leatherette covering
Art Deco front plate design
Lightweight and compact construction

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