Kershaw Curlew II
The Kershaw Curlew II is a British-made folding roll-film camera, one of the modest-format consumer models produced by Kershaw for the domestic market in the post-war era.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Curlew II have been clustered tightly between £25 and £31, with a median around £25. As of today in 2026, this is a low-value collector item at saleroom level, and what it is worth today tracks condition of the bellows, shutter and viewfinder more than any variant premium.
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.
Prices updated: October 2024
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| Oct 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 175) Title: A Kershaw Curlew II Folding Medium Format Camera
Description:
black, serial number 3/8907, body G, one corner of lifting leatherette, shutter works, advance works, with a Kershaw Critak f/4.5 105mm lens, optics |
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| Jul 2024 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 206) Title: A Modified Kershaw Curlew II Camera
Description:
black, serial number 3/6240, body F, no longer a folding camera, has been fitted with a lens board, a Synchro-Compur shutter, working, and a |
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| Feb 2022 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 411) Title: A Kewshaw Curlew II Camera
Description:
with Kershaw Critak f/4.5 105mm lens, body, F, requires attention, one strutt broken and missing support foot |
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| Feb 2022 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 384) Title: A Kewshaw Curlew II Camera
Description:
together with a Kewshaw Curlew I (a lot) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kershaw Curlew II worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit in the £25–£31 range, so a complete working example is typically worth around £25 in the current market.
How much does a Kershaw Curlew II sell for at auction?
It sells for roughly £25 to £31 at UK auction, with the price driven mainly by cosmetic condition and whether the shutter and bellows are still functional.
Is the Kershaw Curlew II a valuable collector camera?
No — its value is modest and it is collected as an example of mid-century British folding cameras rather than as a high-price piece.