Butcher Dandycam Automatic Camera
The Butcher Dandycam Automatic Camera is an early 20th-century British camera marketed by W. Butcher & Sons, a London-based photographic retailer and distributor that sold a range of plate and roll-film cameras under its own brand.
Sales history for the Dandycam is thin, but the two recorded UK auction hammer results sit at £100 (2011) and £164 (2000), giving a range of £100–£160 at saleroom level. With only two data points across more than a decade, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than settled, and condition and completeness will drive what any individual example sells for.
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 2011
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| May 2011 | EUR 100 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 19 (Lot AI_19_12830) Title: Butcher The Dandycam
Description:
wood body ferrotype camera for 25mm button plates with magazine and metal tank (some small parts of leather missing, clip detached) Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 250 |
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| Jul 2000 | £164 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 336) Title: Dandycam Automatic camera
Description:
Dandycam Automatic camera Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Dandycam Automatic Camera worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, hammer prices have fallen in the £100–£160 range, though with only two recorded sales this is an indicative value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Butcher Dandycam Automatic Camera sell for at auction?
Recorded UK auction hammer results are £164 in 2000 and £100 in 2011, so recent examples have sold for around £100 to the mid-£100s before commission.
What affects the price of a Butcher Dandycam?
Condition of the bellows, shutter function, completeness of original fittings, and cosmetic state of the body are the main factors; rare configurations and original accessories can lift value above the typical range.