Ilford Craftsman
The Ilford Craftsman is a vintage British-made camera sold under the Ilford brand. It sits among the lower-tier consumer cameras the company offered to UK photographers in the mid-20th century.
Hammer prices at UK auction for the Ilford Craftsman are very modest today, with the only verified saleroom result on record reaching just £6 in 2022. At that level, what an Ilford Craftsman is worth in 2026 reflects collector curiosity rather than working-photographer demand, and the price a clean example sells for is highly sensitive to cosmetic condition and the presence of original accessories.
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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| Jul 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 289) Title: An Ilford Craftsman TLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter fires, in maker's box. Notes; SKA0449 |
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| Jun 2022 | £6 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 624) Title: An Ilford Craftsman Medium Format TLR
Description:
black, body VG, shutter working, optics F-G, some light haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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