Century Field Grand
The Century Field Grand is a large-format wooden field camera, the type used with sheet film and bellows focusing. It belongs to the tradition of folding plate and field cameras produced for studio and outdoor use.
Sales data for the Century Field Grand is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result at £125, so any sense of what one is worth today rests on that lone data point rather than an established price band. Condition of the bellows, woodwork and brass fittings tends to drive value at saleroom level, and a complete example with its original lens board and back can sell for noticeably more than a stripped body.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov -0001 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 880) Title: A Century Camera Grand Folding Mahogany & Brass Camera
Description:
body G-VG, ground glass intact, bellows G, optics F-G, some fungus & haze present, the shutter opens but does not close without intervention, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Century Field Grand worth today?
Auction evidence is limited to one UK hammer result at £125, so that figure is the only reliable reference for what the camera sells for, with condition and completeness shifting the price either way.
How much does a Century Field Grand sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction sale hammered at £125, and without further results it is not possible to quote a meaningful price range.
What should I check before buying one?
Focus on bellows integrity, the condition of the wood and brass, and whether the ground glass, film back and lens board are present, as these factors carry most of the value.