Butcher Midg No.0
The Butcher Midg No.0 is an early 20th-century British box-form plate camera sold by W. Butcher & Sons of London. It was positioned as an entry-level plate camera for amateur photographers in the pre-WWI period.
Sales data for the Midg No.0 is thin: a single UK auction record from January 2024 shows a hammer price of £56, which sits at wholesale saleroom level rather than retail. On that limited evidence, today's value for a Midg No.0 is in the region of what one well-presented example sells for at auction, but a wider price range cannot be reliably established from one data point.
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 2024
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| Jan 2024 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 314) Title: A Butcher & Son No.0 Midg Magazine Camera
Description:
black, ¼ plate, body G-VG, shutter working, with a good number of plate holders, in maker's original box, (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2022 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 593) Title: A Butcher & Son Midg No.0 Detective Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter requires attention, with plate holders internally stored, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Midg No.0 worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record on file, a Midg No.0 sold for £56 at hammer in early 2024; with only one data point, that figure is the best available reference for what the model is worth rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Butcher Midg No.0 sell for at auction?
The one verified UK saleroom result available shows a hammer price of £56, exclusive of buyer's premium.
Is the Butcher Midg No.0 a collectible camera?
It is collected primarily by enthusiasts of early British plate cameras, and condition, completeness of plate holders and original case have the largest effect on price.