Dallmeyer (J.H.) Special Press Reflex
The Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex is a British single-lens reflex press camera made by J.H. Dallmeyer of London. It was a plate-format SLR aimed at professional press photographers, of a type produced in the early decades of the twentieth century before the rise of smaller-format press cameras.
At UK auction today, hammer prices for the Special Press Reflex have been modest, with the two recorded sales settling between £50 and £60 (median around £55). With so few wholesale saleroom results to draw on, what a Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex sells for varies heavily with cosmetic condition, completeness of the bellows and lens, and whether the original leather covering is intact.
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: January 2025
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| Jan 2025 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 313) Title: A Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex Camera
Description:
A Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex Camera, shutter not working, body G, some scuffs & wear, bellows G, elements G, with Dallmeyer 6'' f/3.5 Press lens, |
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| Nov -0001 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 202) Title: A Dallmeyer Special Press 3¼ x 4¼ Reflex Camera
Description:
A Dallmeyer Special Press 3¼ x 4¼ Reflex Camera, shutter not working, body F, bellows G, viewing hood G, with Dallmeyer Press 6'' f/3.5 lens, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex worth?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, recent hammer prices have fallen in the £50–£60 range, though a clean, complete example with a working shutter and good bellows could reasonably exceed that.
How much does a Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK saleroom results show a price of £50 and £60, giving a very narrow sample but suggesting current wholesale value sits at the lower end of vintage British SLR plate cameras.
What affects the value of a Dallmeyer Special Press Reflex?
Condition of the bellows, shutter function, originality of the lens, and the state of the leather and woodwork are the main factors; incomplete or damaged examples typically sell for less.