Butcher Klimax Model II
The Butcher Klimax Model II is an early 20th-century British plate camera sold by W. Butcher & Sons, a London-based photographic retailer and assembler. It was offered as a folding plate camera aimed at the amateur market of its era.
Auction data for the Klimax Model II is thin: a single UK saleroom result from January 2025 recorded a hammer price of £62, so today the model sells for roughly that level at auction-hammer prices, which represent wholesale values before commission. With only one data point, the wider price range and what a clean example is truly worth in 2026 remain difficult to pin down, and condition will heavily influence value.
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: January 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 2025 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 229) Title: A Butcher Klimax Model II Folding Plate Camera
Description:
body G, opens and closes correctly, shutter works, has a Westminster Anastigmat Lens, optics F-G, with rigid leather case and 10off single sided |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Klimax Model II worth today?
Based on UK auction-hammer evidence, the Klimax Model II is worth around £62, reflecting a single recent saleroom result rather than a broad price range.
How much does a Butcher Klimax Model II sell for at auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction sale was £62 in January 2025; with so few data points, individual examples can sell for more or less depending on condition and completeness.
Is the Butcher Klimax Model II a collectible camera?
It has interest as an early British plate camera, but current hammer prices suggest modest collector demand rather than premium values.