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Adams Vesta

The Adams Vesta is a British folding plate camera produced by Adams & Co. of London, a maker active from the late nineteenth into the early twentieth century. It is a strut-folding camera of its era, aimed at the serious amateur plate-photography market when new.

At UK auction, hammer results for the Adams Vesta have ranged from roughly £110 to £580 across recorded saleroom sales, with the most recent result in 2023 selling for £150. Because these figures are wholesale hammer prices rather than retail asking prices, a clean, complete example today is worth noticeably more than a tired one, and condition, original plate holders, and a working shutter account for most of the spread.

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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: June 2024

Date Price Source
Jun 2024 £56 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £150 Flints Auctions
Dec 2002 £235 Christie's
Jul 2001 £105 Christie's
Jul 1998 £575 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is an Adams Vesta worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer prices, an Adams Vesta has most recently sold for £150 in 2023, with earlier saleroom results between about £110 and £580 depending on condition and completeness.

How much does an Adams Vesta sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices suggest the Adams Vesta sells for around £150 for a representative example, though exceptional cased sets with original accessories have historically reached closer to £580.

Is the Adams Vesta a collectible camera?

Yes, it is collected as an early-twentieth-century British plate camera, and its price at auction is driven mainly by cosmetic condition, bellows integrity, and whether original plate holders and the lens are present.

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