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Devin Colorgraphco. Tri-Color Camera

The Devin Colorgraphco Tri-Color Camera is a specialist tri-colour separation camera, a type used to capture three colour-filtered negatives in a single exposure for early colour photographic processes. It belongs to the niche of pre-modern colour-imaging apparatus rather than general-purpose photography.

With only two recorded UK auction results, hammer prices for the Tri-Color Camera have sat at £660 and £688, giving a tight band of roughly £660–£690 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). Today this remains a thinly traded item, so any sense of what one sells for is drawn from a very small sample and condition of the bellows, filters and back can move the price meaningfully.

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 2005 EUR 660 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 688 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Devin Colorgraphco Tri-Color Camera worth today?

Based on two UK auction hammer results, the Tri-Color Camera has a value in the region of £660–£690, though the small sample size means individual examples can fall outside that range depending on completeness.

How much does a Devin Tri-Color Camera sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices are £660 and £688, so recent sales suggest it sells for under £700 before buyer's premium, with condition and originality being the main price drivers.

Why is the price data limited?

The Tri-Color Camera is a specialist colour-separation instrument that rarely appears at auction, so only a handful of sales exist to reference.