Butcher Cameo
The Butcher Cameo is a vintage British-branded box-style camera sold by W. Butcher & Sons, a London photographic retailer active in the early twentieth century. It is a simple roll-film snapshot camera aimed at the entry-level amateur market of its period.
At UK auction in the current market, hammer prices for the Butcher Cameo sit at the very low end: the only verified saleroom result on file is £12 (October 2024), so the camera typically sells for around £12 at auction-hammer level today. With just one data point, the figure is indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition, completeness of the case, and working shutter would all influence what a clean example is worth.
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: October 2024
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2024 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 189) Title: A Butcher's Cameo Folding Plate Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, extends and folds, bellows appear good, with a Aldis Uno, f/7.7 5.5 inch lens, optics F-G. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Cameo worth today?
Based on the single verified UK auction-hammer result on file, a Butcher Cameo is worth around £12, though this reflects one sale in 2024 rather than an established price band.
How much does a Butcher Cameo sell for at auction?
The most recent UK saleroom result shows the Butcher Cameo selling for £12 hammer, placing it firmly in the low-value end of vintage British box cameras.
Is the Butcher Cameo a collectible camera?
It has interest as a period piece from the W. Butcher & Sons retail line, but the current price and value evidence suggests it trades as an inexpensive collector curiosity rather than a sought-after model.