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Beck Frena No.0

The Beck Frena No.0 is a late-Victorian British box-form magazine camera, designed to hold a stack of plates or films that could be advanced internally between exposures. It sits in the early hand-camera category that emerged in the 1890s, when makers like R. & J. Beck were producing compact alternatives to tripod-mounted plate cameras.

Sales evidence for the Frena No.0 is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £400 from 2006 is the only data point on file, so any current value figure in 2026 is indicative rather than established. As that price reflects a wholesale saleroom level rather than a dealer asking price, what a Frena No.0 sells for today depends heavily on completeness, working magazine mechanism, and the presence of original fittings.

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: October 2017

Date Price Source
Oct 2017 £60 Flints Auctions
Mar 2014 EUR 200 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 400 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Beck Frena No.0 worth today?

On the limited evidence available, one UK auction hammer price of £400 has been recorded; with only a single data point, this should be treated as a rough guide to value rather than a firm market price.

How much does a Beck Frena No.0 sell for at auction?

The only logged UK auction result sold for £400 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, so comparable clean examples would be expected to trade in a broadly similar region subject to condition.

Why is the price guidance for this camera uncertain?

Confidence is low because only one verified sale is on file, which is not enough to establish a reliable price range or median for the Frena No.0.