Bell & Howell 2709 (1912)
The Bell & Howell 2709 is a 35mm professional cine camera introduced in 1912. It was built as a precision motion picture camera for studio and newsreel use, with an all-metal body intended for industry production rather than amateur shooting.
Survivors are scarce and rarely come up in the saleroom, so price discovery is thin. The single recorded UK auction hammer result in our data is £840 from a 2006 Christie's sale — a wholesale-level result, since hammer prices exclude buyer's premium. As of today in 2026 there is not enough recent activity to publish a reliable median or range, and what a 2709 is worth at auction now will depend heavily on completeness, mechanical condition and provenance.
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.
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| Nov 2006 | £840 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 95) Title: Model 2709 un-numbered
Description:
Model 2709 un-numbered Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Nov 2006 | £1,020 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 94) Title: Model 2709 no. 268
Description:
Model 2709 no. 268 Estimate: £800 - £1,000 |
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| May 2005 | £1,320 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 54) Title: Model 2709 cinematographic camera no. 1109
Description:
Model 2709 cinematographic camera no. 1109 Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500 |
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