Anthony View Camera
The Anthony View Camera is a large-format wooden field/studio camera from the 19th-century American maker E. & H.T. Anthony, designed for sheet-film or glass-plate photography with bellows focusing and a ground-glass back.
Sales data is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 1998 reached £172, which gives a wholesale saleroom benchmark rather than a current retail price. With no recent comparables, today's value depends heavily on completeness, bellows condition, and the presence of original lens and plate holders, and pricing should be confirmed against fresh auction listings before buying or selling. Buyers asking what an Anthony View Camera is worth in 2026 should treat the historical figure as indicative only.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 1998 | £172 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 312) Title: View camera
Description:
View camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Anthony View Camera worth today?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction hammer price of £172 from 1998, so a current value cannot be reliably stated without fresh comparables and an inspection of condition and completeness.
How much does an Anthony View Camera sell for at auction?
The only recorded sale in our data sells for £172 hammer at a UK saleroom, but prices vary widely with format size, bellows condition and whether original lenses and plate holders are included.
Is the Anthony View Camera usable today?
Many surviving examples can still expose glass plates or sheet film if the bellows are light-tight and the back fits available holders, but they are typically bought as display or collector pieces rather than working cameras.