Chicago Camera Co. Photo Wonder Cannon
The Chicago Camera Co. Photo Wonder Cannon is a novelty camera produced by the Chicago Camera Co., a US maker active in the early twentieth century. With only limited documented information available, it sits in the collector market rather than as a working photographic tool.
Pricing reference is thin: a single UK auction-hammer result from April 2024 stands at £400, which represents a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. With no comparable sales to triangulate against, that figure is indicative only of what one example sells for in today's market, and the true value of any given Photo Wonder Cannon in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness and condition.
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: April 2024
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| Apr 2024 | £400 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 50) Title: A Chicago Ferrotype Co. Wonder Photo Cannon Photo Button Machine Camera
Description:
A Chicago Ferrotype Co. Wonder Photo Cannon Photo Button Machine Camera, Patented DEC 22 08 (19), serial no 060 A, some surface oxidation especially |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Chicago Camera Co. Photo Wonder Cannon worth?
On the single UK auction-hammer result on file, one example sold for £400 in April 2024; with only one data point, that price is a reference rather than a confirmed market value.
How much does a Photo Wonder Cannon sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction sale realised £400 hammer, but a wider price range cannot be established from a single result.
Is the Photo Wonder Cannon a usable camera or a collector's item?
It trades as a collector's piece, and its value is driven by rarity and condition rather than photographic utility.