Blair Cameraco. Stereo Hawk-Eye
The Blair Stereo Hawk-Eye is an early stereo box camera that takes paired exposures on rollfilm to produce three-dimensional images for viewing in a stereoscope. It dates from the late 19th to early 20th century, when stereo photography was a popular consumer format and Blair Camera Co. supplied the amateur market with simple wooden box designs.
Sales data for the Stereo Hawk-Eye is thin: a single UK auction hammer result in April 2024 sold for £110, which is the only data point available to anchor today's value. With wholesale, saleroom-level evidence this limited, any wider price range would be speculative, and condition of the bellows, optics and wooden body will heavily influence what a clean example sells for in the current 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: April 2024
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Apr 2024 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 45) Title: A Blair Camera Co. Rochester NY Stereoscopic Camera
Description:
A Blair Camera Co. Rochester NY Stereoscopic Camera, Patented FEB 25 1890, NOV 5 1895, body G, some marks to back, with black bellows, bellows G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Blair Stereo Hawk-Eye worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, one example sold at hammer for £110 in 2024; that single result is the best current reference for what the camera is worth, though condition and completeness can shift the price meaningfully.
How much does a Blair Stereo Hawk-Eye sell for at auction?
The only recorded recent UK auction sale price is £110 hammer (April 2024), so buyers and sellers should treat that figure as indicative rather than a firm market value.
What affects the price of a Stereo Hawk-Eye?
Condition of the wood and covering, working shutters on both lenses, intact bellows if fitted, and the presence of original accessories such as plate holders are the main factors that determine value.