Adams Hand Camera Deluxe
The Adams Hand Camera Deluxe is a British-made hand camera from the early plate era, sold by the London maker Adams & Co. as a higher-grade option within its hand-camera range.
Auction evidence for this model is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer price of £411 at Christie's in 2002 is the only verified data point, so a meaningful current range cannot be quoted for today's market. Buyers asking what an Adams Hand Camera Deluxe is worth in 2026 should treat that figure as a wholesale auction result rather than a retail price, and expect condition and completeness to drive any future value heavily.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £1,025 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 412) Title: An Adams & Co. De Luxe Hand Camera
Description:
1891-1899, black, serial no. 121, with Zeiss Patent 14" lens, black, serial no. 6127, body, G-VG, shutter working, lens, VG, complete with maker's |
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| May 2007 | EUR 700 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 11 (Lot AI_11_16371) Title: Adams De Luxe Hand Camera
Description:
very rare De Luxe Hand Camera no.3 pattern no.121, quarter-plate, black-leather covered wooden body, internally-contained Adams changing box, black leather bellows, Zeiss Patent 9" lens no.6221, Adams Patent shutter, leather case Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Dec 2002 | £411 | Christie's | |
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Auction: THE BRITISH CAMERA 1840-1960 THE JIM BARRON COLLECTION (Lot 39) Title: De Luxe hand camera No. 3 pattern no. 121
Description:
De Luxe hand camera No. 3 pattern no. 121 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jul 2001 | £376 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 345) Title: DE LUXE NO. 3 HAND CAMERA
Description:
DE LUXE NO. 3 HAND CAMERA Estimate: £100 - £140 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Adams Hand Camera Deluxe worth today?
On the only verified UK auction record, one example sold for £411 hammer at Christie's in 2002; with just one data point, a reliable current price cannot be stated.
How much does an Adams Hand Camera Deluxe sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK hammer sale is £411, and that figure should be read as a wholesale saleroom result rather than a dealer asking price.
What affects the value of an Adams Hand Camera Deluxe?
Completeness with original lens and plate holders, condition of bellows and leather, and a working shutter are the main factors that influence price for early British hand cameras of this type.