Hunter Gilbert
The Hunter Gilbert is a vintage camera carrying the Hunter import badge, a name associated with UK camera distribution during the mid-twentieth century. Documentation on this specific model is limited, so detailed specifications are not set out here.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the Hunter Gilbert have sat in a narrow £44–£70 range across the two recorded sales, with a median around £57. With only a couple of data points, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than firm, and condition and completeness will swing what any given example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: September 2025
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| Sep 2025 | £44 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 284) Title: A F. R. Hunter "Gilbert" Camera and Flashgun
Description:
steel box camera, lizard skin finish, VG, shutter works, with attached "The Gilbert" flashgun, with maker's box. |
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| Jun 2023 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 396) Title: Two R F Hunter Gilbert Box Cameras
Description:
Two R F Hunter Gilbert Box Cameras, one missing name plate, shutter working, other with name plate, shutter not engaging, bodies G, elements G |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Hunter Gilbert camera worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Hunter Gilbert has sold in the £44–£70 band, so a typical example is worth somewhere in that range depending on condition.
How much does a Hunter Gilbert sell for at auction?
Recorded UK hammer prices are £44 (2025) and £70 (2023), giving a working price guide of roughly £44–£70 before buyer's premium.
Is the Hunter Gilbert a collectible camera?
It trades at modest values rather than as a high-end collectible, and interest tends to come from users of older UK-distributed cameras rather than mainstream collectors.