Billcliff Royalty
The Billcliff Royalty is a camera offered by Billcliff, a maker associated with traditional British camera production. Information on its specifications and dating is limited, so this page focuses on what UK auction data shows about its market value.
Auction evidence for the Billcliff Royalty is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £385 from 2005 is the only data point available, so any sense of what the model is worth today rests on that one wholesale-level sale. With just one price on file, the Royalty does not have an established range or median, and current values could move materially either way depending on condition and completeness when the next example sells.
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: February 2024
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| Feb 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 300) Title: A Billcliff Royalty Whole Plate Mahogany & Brass Double Extension Field Camera
Description:
body G, some areas of heavy patina, bellows VG, ground glass G, marked for different size plates, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 385 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25603) Title: (Billcliff) Royalty
Description:
1/2 plate field camera, mahogany body, brass trims, red bellows, brass Wray London 6 1/5x5 no.2853, retailer's plaque stamped: J.M.Turnbull, Edinbough, in fantastic condition, complete with focusing screen adapter, 3 wooden filmholders, cap, linen case Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Billcliff Royalty worth?
Auction data is extremely limited, but one UK saleroom hammer result of £385 has been recorded, which is the only reference price currently available.
How much does a Billcliff Royalty sell for at UK auction?
The single tracked sale fetched £385 at hammer in 2005; with no other comparable results, the price a clean example would achieve today is uncertain.
Is the Billcliff Royalty a good value buy?
With only one recorded sale, there is no reliable market trend, so value depends heavily on condition, completeness, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay on the day.