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The '''Piccolette''' is range of cameras made by [[Nettel]] in Stuttgart and its successor companies [[Contessa-Nettel]] and [[Zeiss Ikon]]. | The '''Piccolette''' is range of cameras made by [[Nettel]] in Stuttgart and its successor companies [[Contessa-Nettel]] and [[Zeiss Ikon]]. | ||
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==pre-World War I Piccolette== | ==pre-World War I Piccolette== | ||
The '''Piccolette''' was first made by [[Nettel]], the company which became Contessa-Nettel, as a folding-bed camera for 4x6.5 cm exposures on rollfilm, from 1914. This camera was available with various lenses, including Nettel's own Anastigmat or Rapid Aplanat, and [[Pronto]] or [[Compound]] shutter. It has radial lever focusing on the bed.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p714 (Nettel), 215 (Contessa-Nettel) and 1057 (Zeiss Ikon).</ref> | The '''Piccolette''' was first made by [[Nettel]], the company which became Contessa-Nettel, as a folding-bed camera for 4x6.5 cm exposures on rollfilm, from 1914. This camera was available with various lenses, including Nettel's own Anastigmat or Rapid Aplanat, and [[Pronto]] or [[Compound]] shutter. It has radial lever focusing on the bed.<ref name=McK>{{McKeown12}} p714 (Nettel), 215 (Contessa-Nettel) and 1057 (Zeiss Ikon).</ref> | ||
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''275191'' Achromat/Acro ([http://www.redbellows.co.uk/CameraCollection/ContessaNettel/Piccolette_436.htm David Purcell]); | ''275191'' Achromat/Acro ([http://www.redbellows.co.uk/CameraCollection/ContessaNettel/Piccolette_436.htm David Purcell]); | ||
''282213'' Nettar/Derval ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/8078596581/ heritagefutures]); | ''282213'' Nettar/Derval ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/8078596581/ heritagefutures]); | ||
+ | ''295734'' Nettar/Derval ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimatsvetkov/5518570320/ Dima Tsvetkov]); | ||
''300618'' Achromat/Acro (eBay USA (October 2012); | ''300618'' Achromat/Acro (eBay USA (October 2012); | ||
''328814'' Piccar/Piccar ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/50699409@N07/6633643935/ Gerard Vogels]); | ''328814'' Piccar/Piccar ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/50699409@N07/6633643935/ Gerard Vogels]); | ||
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====Contessa-Nettel Piccolette 1919-1926==== | ====Contessa-Nettel Piccolette 1919-1926==== | ||
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*Anastigmat [[Hermagis]] f/6.3<ref> Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20 </ref> | *Anastigmat [[Hermagis]] f/6.3<ref> Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20 </ref> | ||
* [[Meyer]] Goerlitz Nettar Anastigmat 7.5cm f/6.3 in [[Gauthier | ACG]] Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/coleccionandocamaras/5569496652/ coleccionandocamaras via Flickr]</ref> | * [[Meyer]] Goerlitz Nettar Anastigmat 7.5cm f/6.3 in [[Gauthier | ACG]] Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/coleccionandocamaras/5569496652/ coleccionandocamaras via Flickr]</ref> | ||
− | * Contessa Nettel Doppel Anastigmat Taronar 7.5cm f/5.4 in Compur shutter<ref>[http://www.thecamerasite.net/03_Folder_Cameras/Pages/zeiscocarette.htm The Camerasite]</ref> | + | * Contessa Nettel Doppel Anastigmat Taronar 7.5cm f/5.4 in Compur shutter<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180216230614/http://www.thecamerasite.net/03_Folder_Cameras/Pages/zeiscocarette.htm The Camerasite] (archived)</ref> |
*Anastigmat Perfect / P.P. f/6.3 in [[Gauthier | ACG]] Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)<ref> Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45; September 1927, p. 2 </ref> | *Anastigmat Perfect / P.P. f/6.3 in [[Gauthier | ACG]] Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)<ref> Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45; September 1927, p. 2 </ref> | ||
*Anastigmat Photo-Hall 7.5cm f/6.3<ref> Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13; April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20 </ref> | *Anastigmat Photo-Hall 7.5cm f/6.3<ref> Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13; April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20 </ref> | ||
*Anastigmat Splendor f/6.2 in [[Gauthier | ACG]] Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)<ref> Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45 </ref> | *Anastigmat Splendor f/6.2 in [[Gauthier | ACG]] Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)<ref> Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45 </ref> | ||
* Trinastigmat 7.5cm f/6.8 in [[Derval]] shutter<ref>Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.</ref> | * Trinastigmat 7.5cm f/6.8 in [[Derval]] shutter<ref>Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.</ref> | ||
− | *[[ | + | *Roussel [[Stylor]] 7.5cm f/6.3<ref> Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13 </ref> |
*[[Zeiss]] [[Tessar]] | *[[Zeiss]] [[Tessar]] | ||
**7.5cm f/4.5 in [[Compur]] shutter <ref> Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13; April 1923, p. 18; April 1925, p. 20.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22 </ref> | **7.5cm f/4.5 in [[Compur]] shutter <ref> Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13; April 1923, p. 18; April 1925, p. 20.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22 </ref> | ||
**7.5cm f/6.3 in [[Compur]] shutter <ref> Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20 </ref> | **7.5cm f/6.3 in [[Compur]] shutter <ref> Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20 </ref> | ||
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*[[Zeiss]] Triotar 7.5cm f/6.3 in [[Compur]] shutter <ref> Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22; 1923, p. 21 </ref> | *[[Zeiss]] Triotar 7.5cm f/6.3 in [[Compur]] shutter <ref> Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22; 1923, p. 21 </ref> | ||
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− | The production of the camera was continued after the merger and offered as model 545/12. Examples exist that carry the Contessa-Nettel logo in the top left corner of the front standard, but add 'Zeiss Ikon' | + | The production of the camera was continued after the merger and offered as model 545/12. Examples exist that continue to carry the Contessa-Nettel logo in the top left corner of the front standard, but add the 'Zeiss Ikon' logo underneath 'Piccolette.'<ref>Seen in on-line auctions.—The camera illustrated in the 1928 catalogue still carries the Contessa-Nettel Symbol: ''Zeiss Ikon Cameras'' [Catalogue]. New York, Carl Zeiss Inc, 1928, p. 4.</ref> At one point the Contessa-Nettel logo was replaced with the Zeiss Ikon logo. Some versions carry the catalogue number 545/12 below the word 'Piccolette.'<ref>Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1931, p. 83.</ref> As before, the camera was offered with a range of lens options: |
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* Achromat 7.5cm f/11 in Acro shutter<ref> [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00ad3e 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog].— Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22; April 1930, p. 20; April 1931, p. 18; May 1932, p. 8.—Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67 </ref> | * Achromat 7.5cm f/11 in Acro shutter<ref> [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00ad3e 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog].— Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22; April 1930, p. 20; April 1931, p. 18; May 1932, p. 8.—Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67 </ref> | ||
* Citonar 7.5cm f/6.3 | * Citonar 7.5cm f/6.3 | ||
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** 7.5cm f/5.4 in [[Compur]] shutter<ref> [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00ad3e 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog].— Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15; April 1931, p. 18.— Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22; April 1930, p. 20; May 1932, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67 </ref> | ** 7.5cm f/5.4 in [[Compur]] shutter<ref> [http://photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00ad3e 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog].— Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15; April 1931, p. 18.— Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22; April 1930, p. 20; May 1932, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67 </ref> | ||
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+ | |image_text= [[Vest_Pocket_Kodak#Vest_Pocket_Autographic_Kodak_(1915-1926)|Kodak Vest Pocket]], Piccolette, [[Pearlette]]<br/>[[Pearlette]], [[Pionette|Fuji Pionette]] | ||
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+ | ==Overseas relatives== | ||
+ | The image on the right shows [[Japan]]ese relatives and an American relative of the Piccolette. | ||
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|image_text= Zeiss Ikon Piccolette de Luxe <br>from 1928 Zeiss Ikon Catalog | |image_text= Zeiss Ikon Piccolette de Luxe <br>from 1928 Zeiss Ikon Catalog | ||
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− | }} | + | }} Made from 1927 to 1930, the '''Piccolette de Luxe''' (catalogue nº 546/12), retains the body shape, film loading system and strut folding mechanism of the Piccolette, but added a folding bed, thus allowing bellows focusing, and perhaps giving a more rigid arrangement of the front standard and providing protection for the lens. |
− | + | The camera is leather covered<ref>Available in light brown and possibly also purple? with matching bellows.</ref> with chromed front standard and folding bed. The following lens options are on record: | |
− | + | * [[Goerz]] Dominar 7.5cm f/4.5 in Compur<ref>[http://fotobox.over-blog.fr/article-zeiss-ikon-piccolette-73162879.html Zeiss-Ikon, Piccolette] in fotobox.over-blog In French).</ref> | |
− | + | * [[Meyer | Meyer Goerlitz]] Doppelanastigmat Citomar 7.5cm f/6.3 in Compur<ref>Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1925, p. 26; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22.—[http://www.earlyphotography.co.uk/site/entry_C460.html Piccolette de Luxe] at ''Early Photography''.</ref> | |
− | * Dominar 7.5cm f/4.5 in Compur<ref>[http://fotobox.over-blog.fr/article-zeiss-ikon-piccolette-73162879.html Zeiss-Ikon, Piccolette] in fotobox.over-blog In French).</ref> | + | * [[Zeiss]] [[Tessar]] |
− | * [[Meyer]] | + | **7.5cm f/4.5 in Compur<ref>Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1925, p. 26; 1926, p. 13; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1924, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45.— Badged as Zeiss Ikon: CataloguePhoto-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1931, p. 83 </ref> |
− | * [[Zeiss]] [[Tessar]] 7.5cm f/4.5 in Compur<ref>Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1925, p. 26; 1926, p. 13; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1924, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45.— Badged as Zeiss Ikon: CataloguePhoto-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1931, p. 83 </ref> | + | **7.5cm f/6.5 in Compur<ref>Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1927, p. 21.—Badged as Zeiss Ikon: [http://www.amuseum.de/Kultur/photohist/zeiss.htm Virtuelles Museum der Wissenschaft].</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 08:39, 26 January 2024
Zeiss Ikon Piccolette image by Kimmo Kulovesi (Image rights) |
The Piccolette is range of cameras made by Nettel in Stuttgart and its successor companies Contessa-Nettel and Zeiss Ikon.
Contessa-Nettel Piccolette image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Contents
pre-World War I Piccolette
The Piccolette was first made by Nettel, the company which became Contessa-Nettel, as a folding-bed camera for 4x6.5 cm exposures on rollfilm, from 1914. This camera was available with various lenses, including Nettel's own Anastigmat or Rapid Aplanat, and Pronto or Compound shutter. It has radial lever focusing on the bed.[1]
post-World War I Piccolette
The Piccolette is best-known as a strut-folding camera for eight 4×6.5 cm exposures on 127 film, made from 1919 by Contessa-Nettel in Stuttgart,[2] and continued by Zeiss-Ikon after the merger in 1926 in which Contessa-Nettel joined to form Zeiss Ikon. Production seems to have eased in 1930 or 1931.[3]The total production is unclear at this point.[4]
The Piccolette is a very close design adaptation of the Vest Pocket Kodak of 1912; the main differences are a fully-fledged film carrier attached to the removable bottom-plate ensuring that the film vcan be inserted correctly, and the curved wrap-around lower part of the front standard. The Piccolette itself was directly copied in 1925 by Rokuoh Sha as the Pearlette, which in turn was copied by Fuji Kōgaku as the Dianette and Pionette around 1936 .
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German, French & Italian Cameras using 127 film | |||||
G e r m a n y |
3×4 | rigid | Dreivier | Futuro | Gewirette | Kolibri Parvola | Pupille | Ranca | Reporter | Puck | ||
folding | Baby Ikonta | Baldi | Dolly | Goldi Gucki | Ingo | Korelle | Makinette Metharette | Perkeo | Vollenda | ||||
4x4 | Navax | Paxina Electromatic | Rothlar | ||||
4x6.5 | Bella | Billy | Bob | Dolly | Goldi Gucki | Korelle | Panta | Parvola Piccolette | Rio | Ultrix | ||||
TLR | see German TLRs | ||||
F r a n c e |
3×4 | rigid | Fotobaby | Lynx | Super-Boy | ||
folding | Derby-Lux | Elax | ||||
pseudo TLR | Auteuil | Longchamp | ||||
4×4 | rigid | Impera | Marly | Pari-Fex | Rubi-Fex | Top | |||
4×6.5 | rigid | Photo-Magic | |||
I t a l y |
3x4 | Comet | Comet III | Cometa | Euralux Ibis | Maxima | Piccolo | Tanit | |||
4x4 | Comet | Euralux | Ibis | ||||
4x6.5 & other | Alfa | Delta | Relex | Rolet | Rondine |
Contessa-Nettel Piccolette 1919-1926
Two models have been observed: Model A lacks a Brillant viewfinder on the front standard. The inscription 'Piccolette' occurs above the lens/shutter unit, while "Contessa-Nettel Stuttgart' appears below. The lenses installed are is fix-focus[5]. Model B has a Brillant viewfinder incorporated into the top right corner of the front standard. The inscription 'Piccolette' now occurs below the lens/shutter unit and a manufacturer's logo has been added at the top left of the standard.
The camera was offered with a range of lens and shutter options in Germany. Additional variations occurred in the export markets. For example, it was common practice among French photo retailers to order cameras without lenses and have lenses of French manufacture fitted.
Model A:
Model B:
- Achromat 7.5cm f/11 in Acro shutter (25, 50, 75, B, T)[7]
- Berthiot Olor f/5.7 in Compur shutter [8]
- Citonar 7.5cm f/6.3
- Contessa-Nettel Piccar 7.5cm f/11 in Piccar shutter (25, 50, 75, B, T)[12]
- Contessa-Nettel Nettar Anastigmat 7.5cm f/6.3 in ACG Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)[13]
- Anastigmat Hermagis f/6.3[14]
- Meyer Goerlitz Nettar Anastigmat 7.5cm f/6.3 in ACG Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)[15]
- Contessa Nettel Doppel Anastigmat Taronar 7.5cm f/5.4 in Compur shutter[16]
- Anastigmat Perfect / P.P. f/6.3 in ACG Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)[17]
- Anastigmat Photo-Hall 7.5cm f/6.3[18]
- Anastigmat Splendor f/6.2 in ACG Derval shutter (25, 50, 100, B, T)[19]
- Trinastigmat 7.5cm f/6.8 in Derval shutter[20]
- Roussel Stylor 7.5cm f/6.3[21]
- Zeiss Tessar
Model B, lenses with font-cell focussing:
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Contessa-Nettel Piccolette with Nettar Anastigmat 7.5cm f/6.3 |
Zeiss Ikon Piccolette 1926-1930
The production of the camera was continued after the merger and offered as model 545/12. Examples exist that continue to carry the Contessa-Nettel logo in the top left corner of the front standard, but add the 'Zeiss Ikon' logo underneath 'Piccolette.'[27] At one point the Contessa-Nettel logo was replaced with the Zeiss Ikon logo. Some versions carry the catalogue number 545/12 below the word 'Piccolette.'[28] As before, the camera was offered with a range of lens options:
different Piccolettes image by Randy Kroll (Image rights) |
- Achromat 7.5cm f/11 in Acro shutter[29]
- Citonar 7.5cm f/6.3
- Contessa-Nettel Piccar 7.5cm f/11 in Piccar shutter[32]
- Hekla 7.5cm f/6.8
- Nettar 7.5cm f/6.8 in Derval shutter[35]
- Novar 7.5cm f/6.8 in Derval shutter[36]
- Anastigmat Perfect / P.P. f/6.3 in Derval shutter[37]
- Teronar 7.5cm f/5.4 in Compur shutter[38]
- Trinastigmat 7.5cm f/6.8 in Derval shutter[39]
- Zeiss Tessar
Kodak Vest Pocket, Piccolette, Pearlette Pearlette, Fuji Pionette image by Dirk HR Spennemann (Image rights) |
Overseas relatives
The image on the right shows Japanese relatives and an American relative of the Piccolette.
Piccolette de Luxe
Zeiss Ikon Piccolette de Luxe from 1928 Zeiss Ikon Catalog (Image rights) |
Made from 1927 to 1930, the Piccolette de Luxe (catalogue nº 546/12), retains the body shape, film loading system and strut folding mechanism of the Piccolette, but added a folding bed, thus allowing bellows focusing, and perhaps giving a more rigid arrangement of the front standard and providing protection for the lens.
The camera is leather covered[42] with chromed front standard and folding bed. The following lens options are on record:
- Goerz Dominar 7.5cm f/4.5 in Compur[43]
- Meyer Goerlitz Doppelanastigmat Citomar 7.5cm f/6.3 in Compur[44]
- Zeiss Tessar
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). p714 (Nettel), 215 (Contessa-Nettel) and 1057 (Zeiss Ikon).
- ↑ Contessa-Nettel Piccolette, with an f/4.5 Tessar and dial-set Compur shutter, at Early Photography.
- ↑ It is no longer included in the 1931 Zeiss Ikon catalog. —But it is included in French catalogues until 1932.
- ↑ Unlike the number on the film carrier, which seems stamped/punched in, the body serial number of the Piccolette was engraved, but in a very fine and shallow fashion. Even limited corrosion seems to have obliterated part or all of the serial number on a great number of cameras. The last three digits of the serial number are repeated and punched into the reinforcement bar of the film carrier. Observed Serial Number Ranges:
Contessa-Nettel: 183485 Nettar/Derval (coleccionandocamaras); 266759 Achromat/Acro (mrs logic); 275191 Achromat/Acro (David Purcell); 282213 Nettar/Derval (heritagefutures); 295734 Nettar/Derval (Dima Tsvetkov); 300618 Achromat/Acro (eBay USA (October 2012); 328814 Piccar/Piccar (Gerard Vogels); 335152 Piccar/Piccar (gionlukalta); 485135 Tessar/Compur (Early Photography);
Zeiss Ikon: 661720 Piccar/Piccar (Kimmo Kulovesi); - ↑ Contessa Nettel Piccolette in Sammlung Kurt Tauber
- ↑ Contessa Nettel Piccolette in Sammlung Kurt Tauber
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8; 1925, p. 26; 1926, p. 13; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1924, p. 2; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1924, p. 45; 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45; 1927, p. 45
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1926, p. 13.
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1923, p. 21.
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22.
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1923, p. 9.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1924, p. 45.—Flickr
- ↑ f-stops marked off as 6.3, 9, 12.5, 18, 25, 36.—Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1923, p. 9.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1923, p. 21.— heritagefutures via Flickr
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20
- ↑ coleccionandocamaras via Flickr
- ↑ The Camerasite (archived)
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45; September 1927, p. 2
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13; April 1923, p. 18; August 1924, p. 2; November 1924, p. 28; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13; April 1923, p. 18; April 1925, p. 20.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1927, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1923, p. 18; April 1925, p. 20; April 1926, p. 20
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1921, p. 13; August 1921, p. 1; August 1922, p. 13.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22; 1923, p. 21
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1923, p. 9; 1925, p. 26; 1926, p. 13.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1922, p. 49; 1923, p. 47; 1924, p. 45; 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45; April 1926, p. 20; 1927, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22; 1923, p. 21
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1922, p. 8
- ↑ Seen in on-line auctions.—The camera illustrated in the 1928 catalogue still carries the Contessa-Nettel Symbol: Zeiss Ikon Cameras [Catalogue]. New York, Carl Zeiss Inc, 1928, p. 4.
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1931, p. 83.
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog.— Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22; April 1930, p. 20; April 1931, p. 18; May 1932, p. 8.—Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog.
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46.
- ↑ Kimmo Kulovesi)
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14.
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1929, p. 48.
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog.— Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46.
- ↑ Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15; April 1931, p. 18.—Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1930, p. 20; May 1932, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67.
- ↑ Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22.
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog.—Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46.
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog.— Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48.
- ↑ 1926-1937 Central Camera Catalog.— Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1928, p. 14; 1931, p. 12; 1932, p. 15; April 1931, p. 18.— Catalogue Photo-Hall (Paris) April 1928, p. 22; September 1928, p. 22; August 1929, p. 22; April 1930, p. 20; May 1932, p. 8.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1929, p. 48; 1931, p. 83; 1932, p. 67
- ↑ Available in light brown and possibly also purple? with matching bellows.
- ↑ Zeiss-Ikon, Piccolette in fotobox.over-blog In French).
- ↑ Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1925, p. 26; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Sport (Paris) 1922, p. 22.—Piccolette de Luxe at Early Photography.
- ↑ Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1925, p. 26; 1926, p. 13; 1927, p. 21.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1924, p. 45.—Catalogue Photo-Plait (Paris) 1925, p. 45; 1926, p. 45.— Badged as Zeiss Ikon: CataloguePhoto-Plait (Paris) 1928, p. 46; 1931, p. 83
- ↑ Badged as Contessa-Nettel: Catalogue Omnium Photo (Paris) 1927, p. 21.—Badged as Zeiss Ikon: Virtuelles Museum der Wissenschaft.