Ilford Advocate (I)
The Ilford Advocate (I) is a British-made 35mm viewfinder camera, distinguished by its cream/ivory enamelled cast-alloy body. Produced in the post-war era, it was positioned as a compact domestic 35mm camera aimed at amateur photographers.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Advocate (I) have sat in a narrow £110–£120 band across the sales on record, giving a median around £115 as of 2026. With so few data points, the Advocate's worth today is condition-sensitive: clean, working examples with an intact finish tend to sell for the top of that range, while scuffed or sticky-shuttered bodies attract little interest at saleroom level.
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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| Nov 2025 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 147) Title: A Ilford Advocate I Camera
Description:
A Ilford Advocate I Camera, serial no 1919-1678, shutter working, body G, with Dallmeyer 35mm f/4.5 Anastigmat lens, elements G, in maker's bvox |
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| Jul 2025 | £120 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 402) Title: A Series I Ilford Advocate Camera
Description:
A Series I Ilford Advocate Camera, shutter working, body F-G, some scratches & wear, would benefit from a clean, with Dallmeyer 35mm f/4.5 Anastigmat |
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