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Blair Cameraco. Lucidograph

The Blair Cameraco. Lucidograph is an early plate camera from the late 19th century, produced by the Boston-based Blair Camera Co. It was a wooden-bodied field camera intended for amateur and travel photography in the era before roll film became dominant.

Sales data for the Lucidograph is extremely thin: a single Christie's auction record from 1998 shows a hammer price of £862 at saleroom level, which excludes buyer's and seller's commission. With only one verified UK auction result on file, today's value is hard to pin down with confidence, and what a Lucidograph sells for now would depend heavily on completeness, condition of the woodwork and bellows, and the presence of original plate holders. As a scarce early Blair item, it sits in collector territory rather than the user-camera market.

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: May 1998

Date Price Source
May 1998 £862 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Blair Lucidograph worth today?

Reference data is limited to a single 1998 Christie's hammer result of £862, so a precise current worth cannot be given without more recent comparable sales.

How much does a Blair Lucidograph sell for at auction?

The one verified UK auction sale on record achieved a hammer price of £862, before buyer's and seller's commission; current prices will vary with condition and completeness.

Is the Blair Lucidograph rare?

It appears infrequently at auction — only one sale is recorded in the available history — which suggests it is uncommon in the secondary market.