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Dallmeyer (J.H.) Dual

The Dallmeyer Dual is a camera produced by the long-established London optical maker J.H. Dallmeyer. It surfaces only occasionally in the UK collectors' market, where it is treated as a specialist item rather than a general-use photographic tool.

Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the Dallmeyer Dual sit between £420 and £600, with a midpoint near £510 across the two saleroom results on file. As of today in 2026 the sample is too thin to fix a reliable price, and what a Dallmeyer Dual sells for at auction continues to depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.

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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
May 2006 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Feb 2005 £420 Christie's
Nov 2001 £352 Christie's
Jul 2001 £446 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Dallmeyer Dual worth at UK auction?

The two recorded hammer results price the Dallmeyer Dual between £420 and £600, but with so few sales the value of any individual example can sit outside that band.

How much does a Dallmeyer Dual sell for today?

Recent UK saleroom evidence is limited, and the price a Dallmeyer Dual sells for now depends on condition and completeness rather than a settled market figure.

Is the Dallmeyer Dual a good collector's purchase?

It appeals mainly to collectors of early British optical equipment; the thin sales record means resale value is harder to predict than for mainstream classic cameras.

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