Fallowfield Facile
The Fallowfield Facile is an early British-made camera sold by the London photographic dealer J. Fallowfield. It dates from the late Victorian era of plate photography and was positioned as a compact detective-style instrument for amateur use.
Sales data for the Fallowfield Facile is extremely thin, so any sense of what one is worth today rests on a very small evidence base. The single recorded UK auction hammer result is £376 from December 2002, a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a retail asking price, and no recent comparables exist to confirm whether the Facile still sells for a similar level in 2026. Condition, completeness of the original plate-holders and case, and provenance would all materially affect price.
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.
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| May 2024 | £160 | Tennants Auctioneers | |
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 139) Title: Fallowfields "Facile" Detective Camera
Description:
with mahogany case |
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| Dec 2002 | £376 | Christie's | |
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Auction: THE BRITISH CAMERA 1840-1960 THE JIM BARRON COLLECTION (Lot 110) Title: Facile hand camera
Description:
Facile hand camera Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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