Collins (C.G.) Society
The Collins (C.G.) Society is a vintage camera attributed to the British maker C.G. Collins. Public technical documentation on this specific model is limited, so its detailed configuration is not restated here.
Sales evidence for the Society is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from October 2017 sold for £144, which sits at wholesale saleroom level rather than retail. With only one data point on file as of today, that figure is indicative rather than a reliable guide to what the camera is worth in 2026, and the price any given example sells for will hinge heavily on condition and completeness.
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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| Oct 2017 | £144 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 371) Title: A Charles G. Collins "Society" Whole Plate Mahogany Field Camera
Description:
1890, with Campbell f/8 12" brass lens, body, G, some damage to bellows, lens, F, some separation to rear element and fungus to front element, with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Collins (C.G.) Society camera worth today?
On the limited evidence available, one UK auction hammer sale recorded the Society at £144 in 2017; with no further results on file, current value is difficult to pin down precisely.
How much does a Collins Society sell for at auction?
The only logged UK auction price is £144 hammer, which excludes buyer's premium and reflects wholesale saleroom level rather than a dealer asking price.
Is the Collins Society a rare camera?
Auction appearances are infrequent, which suggests limited supply, but a single recorded sale is not enough to draw firm conclusions about rarity or demand.