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 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: July 2025
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| Jul 2025 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 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 | £5 | 🇬🇧 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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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ilford Craftsman worth today?
Based on the single verified UK auction record, an Ilford Craftsman has sold for around £6 at hammer, so its value sits at the very bottom of the vintage camera market.
How much does an Ilford Craftsman sell for at auction?
The only logged sale price is £6 in 2022; with so little data, any individual example could sell for more or less depending on condition and bidder interest on the day.
Is the Ilford Craftsman a collectible camera?
It has minor interest as a piece of British photographic history under the Ilford name, but the low price level shows it is not a sought-after collector's piece.