Dallmeyer (J.H.) New Naturalists' Hand Camera
The Dallmeyer New Naturalists' Hand Camera is an early British hand-held plate camera produced by the London optical maker J.H. Dallmeyer. It dates from the late Victorian / Edwardian era of wooden hand cameras intended for outdoor and natural-history photography.
Auction evidence for this model is extremely thin: the only recorded UK saleroom result on file is a single hammer price of £4,375 from May 2003, so there is no meaningful range or median to quote for today's market. With just one historical data point, what a New Naturalists' Hand Camera is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness and the specialist collector audience present on the day it sells.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: May 2003
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| May 2003 | EUR 4,375 | £3,120 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21565) Title: J.H. Dallmeyer New Naturalist's Hand Camera
Description:
quarter-plate, leather covered wood body, focal-plane shutter stamped “Ottomar Anschütz”, vertical reflex viewfinder, red leather extension bellows and a brass bound Dallmeyer 2B Patent lens, a scarce camera marketed and retailed by Dallmeyer and manufactured by George Hare, this example is in near mint condition Estimate: EUR 1,900 - EUR 8,812 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Dallmeyer New Naturalists' Hand Camera worth today?
There is only one verified UK auction hammer price on record for this model, £4,375 in 2003, so any current value estimate is indicative rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Dallmeyer New Naturalists' Hand Camera sell for at auction?
Hammer results are too sparse to give a range; the single recorded sale was £4,375, and a fresh result would depend on condition, originality and which specialist bidders attend.
Why is the price data so limited?
The New Naturalists' Hand Camera is a scarce early Dallmeyer model that rarely appears in the saleroom, so published auction comparables are few and far between.