Butcher Watch Pocket Carbine
The Butcher Watch Pocket Carbine is a compact folding plate camera from the early 20th century, sold by the British photographic retailer W. Butcher & Sons. It was offered as an inexpensive pocket-format camera aimed at amateur users in its day.
Hammer prices at UK auction are modest: a single recorded sale in March 2022 went for £25, which is the only data point available for what this camera is worth in today's saleroom. With so little turnover, anyone trying to gauge the value or what one sells for now should treat that figure as indicative rather than a firm market price.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2022
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Mar 2022 | £25 | £20 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 691) Title: Two Butcher & Son Watch Pocket Carbine Folding Cameras
Description:
black, bodies F-G, shutter working, optics F-G, some slight haze & fungus present, (2) (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Watch Pocket Carbine worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction sale, one example sold for £25 at hammer in 2022; current value is likely in a similar low range but data is very limited.
How much does a Butcher Watch Pocket Carbine sell for at auction?
The single documented hammer price is £25, so realistic expectations for the price an average example fetches should sit around that level rather than higher.
Is the Butcher Watch Pocket Carbine a collectable camera?
It has interest as an early British folding camera, but with only one tracked sale there is no established collector premium reflected in its auction value.