Butcher Williamson
The Butcher Williamson is an early plate camera associated with the British photographic retailer W. Butcher & Sons, which distributed cameras and accessories in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Models bearing this name fall within the field/plate camera tradition of that era and were sold for general photographic use when new.
Auction data for this camera is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 2001 saw a hammer price of £1,057, and no recent sales are available to set a current value or median for today's market. Prices at this level reflect collector interest in early Butcher-branded equipment, but with only one wholesale auction data point the figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable guide to what the camera sells for now.
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: October 2001
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Oct 2001 | £1,057 | £900 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: MOTION PICTURE CAMERAS (Lot 13) Title: BUTCHER'S CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERA, CIRCA 1913
Description:
BUTCHER'S CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERA, CIRCA 1913 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Butcher Williamson worth today?
There is insufficient recent auction data to state a current value; the only verified UK hammer result on file is £1,057 from 2001, so any present-day price would need to be confirmed against a fresh sale.
How much does a Butcher Williamson sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction hammer result is £1,057, but with no further sales to compare against, this should not be taken as a reliable market price.