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Dallmeyer (J.H.) Field Camera

The Dallmeyer Field Camera is a British-made large-format wooden field camera from J.H. Dallmeyer of London, a maker active in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Models of this type were designed for landscape and studio plate photography, using sheet film or glass plates with a bellows and ground-glass focusing screen.

At UK auction, hammer prices for Dallmeyer field cameras have ranged from around £120 to £710, with a median near £130 based on the limited sales on record. The 2002 Christie's result of £705 shows that an exceptional, complete example can sell for several times what a more typical one is worth today, so condition, completeness of lens and plate holders, and bellows integrity drive value heavily in the saleroom.

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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
Nov 2007 EUR 200 Leitz Auction
Dec 2002 £705 Christie's
Jul 2001 £117 Christie's
Mar 1998 £126 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Dallmeyer Field Camera worth today?

Based on recorded UK auction hammer results, a Dallmeyer Field Camera is worth roughly £120 to £710 depending on condition, completeness, and any lens fitted, with most examples selling at the lower end of that range.

How much does a Dallmeyer Field Camera sell for at auction?

Recent UK auction sales price Dallmeyer field cameras from about £117 up to £705, with the higher figure reflecting an unusually complete or desirable example.

What affects the value of a Dallmeyer Field Camera?

Bellows condition, the presence of an original Dallmeyer lens, intact plate holders, and the overall state of the wood and brasswork are the main factors that determine what one sells for.

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