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Fallowfield Tailboard Field Camera

The Fallowfield Tailboard Field Camera is a wooden tailboard-style plate field camera from the late Victorian/Edwardian era of British large-format photography, sold by the London photographic dealer and manufacturer Fallowfield. Tailboard cameras of this kind used a hinged rear bed and bellows for focusing and were aimed at studio and field plate photographers.

UK auction evidence for this model is extremely thin: the only recorded hammer result on file is a single sale at £161 in March 1998, so any modern price view is indicative rather than firm. Today a buyer asking what a Fallowfield Tailboard Field Camera is worth or how much one sells for at saleroom level should treat that lone hammer figure as a historic data point and expect the realised value in the auction market to depend heavily on completeness, condition of the bellows and woodwork, and the presence of original lens and plate holders.

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.

Prices updated: March 1998

Date Price Source
Mar 1998 £161 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Fallowfield Tailboard Field Camera worth today?

Auction data on file is limited to one UK hammer result of £161, so a precise current value cannot be given; condition, completeness and any original lens will drive the price more than the model name itself.

How much does a Fallowfield Tailboard Field Camera sell for at auction?

The single recorded UK auction hammer price for this model is £161, achieved in 1998; with only one data point, more recent sales would be needed to establish a reliable range.

What should I check before buying one?

Inspect the bellows for pinholes, the wooden body and tailboard for cracks or loose joints, the brass focusing rack for smooth travel, and confirm that dark slides or plate holders are present and fit the camera back.