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Dubroni Photo-Eclair Dubroni

The Photo-Eclair Dubroni is a 19th-century French detective camera produced by Dubroni, known for compact wet-collodion and early dry-plate apparatus. It was a small-format plate camera positioned for discreet, hand-held use during the early era of amateur photography.

With only a single documented UK auction result on file, the Photo-Eclair Dubroni sells for around £1,800 at saleroom level (hammer price, excluding commission), based on a 2014 result. As of 2026 the price a collector can expect to pay is highly condition- and completeness-dependent, and any future hammer value would hinge on originality of fittings and the presence of period accessories.

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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
Mar 2014 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Dec 2009 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Nov 2002 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction

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