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Gaumont Block-System

The Gaumont Block-System is an early French-made plate camera from the firm founded by Léon Gaumont in Paris. It belongs to the late 19th / early 20th century period of European plate photography and was sold as a compact box-form instrument for amateur use.

Sales data for the Block-System is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result on record stands at £550 (2004), which gives a reference point for what one clean example has sold for at saleroom level rather than a reliable today-market price. With only one data point, it is difficult to state a current value or median worth with any confidence in 2026, and condition, completeness of plate holders and originality will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.

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
Nov 2004 EUR 550 Leitz Auction