CameraWorth.com

Gaumont Spido

The Gaumont Spido is an early plate camera, a hand-and-stand model from the late 19th to early 20th century era of folding press cameras. It was introduced as a compact field instrument intended for reportage and travel photography on glass plates.

Sales data for the Spido is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 1998 stands at £172, which reflects wholesale saleroom level rather than dealer retail. With no recent comparables, today's value is difficult to pin down, and what a Spido is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on completeness, plate-holder availability, and shutter condition when an example next sells for a price at auction.

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 1998 £172 Christie's