Bell & Howell 627
The Bell & Howell 627 is a vintage cine camera from the American manufacturer Bell & Howell. It is a collector-oriented item today rather than a working tool, and surfaces in UK auctions as part of mixed cine and amateur movie equipment lots.
Sales data for the 627 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £62 in June 2023 is the only verified data point, so a meaningful price range cannot be quoted in 2026. As a wholesale saleroom figure that excludes buyer's and seller's commission, it suggests the 627 currently sells for modest sums and is worth more as a display piece than as a usable camera, with condition and completeness driving what value it has.
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 2023
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 2023 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 512) Title: A Bell & Howell 627 16mm Clockwork Motion Picture Camera
Description:
body G-VG, motor winds & runs, with Bell & Howell f/1.9 20mm lens, optics G-VG, missing auxiliary finder lens, together with a Dekko 9.5mm Pathescope (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Bell & Howell 627 worth today?
On the only verified UK auction record, a Bell & Howell 627 sold for £62 at hammer in 2023, so current value sits in that low double-digit region rather than at collectible-camera levels.
How much does a Bell & Howell 627 sell for at auction?
With just one tracked sale at £62, the 627 sells for a modest sum in the UK auction market and should not be expected to command a premium price without exceptional condition or original packaging.
Is the Bell & Howell 627 a good buy for collectors?
At its current price level it is an inexpensive entry into vintage Bell & Howell cine equipment, but the limited sales evidence means buyers should treat any figure above the recorded £62 hammer as speculative.