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Kershaw Curlew III

The Kershaw Curlew III is a British folding roll-film camera produced by Kershaw of Leeds. It is a mid-20th-century medium-format folder aimed at the entry-level snapshot market when new.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Curlew III have ranged from about £30 to £210, reflecting wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail asking prices. With only a small number of recorded results, today's value is highly condition-dependent: tidy, working examples sell for more, while the camera is worth comparatively little in poor cosmetic order. A recent 2026 sale at £30 suggests the lower end of the market is where most plain examples now trade.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £212 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £30 Special Auction Services
Sep 2024 £44 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 £100 Cullens of Surrey
Sep 2023 £200 Flints Auctions
Nov 2004 EUR 208 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £239 Christie's
May 1998 £69 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kershaw Curlew III worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Kershaw Curlew III is worth roughly £30 at the lower end, with cleaner examples having sold for around £210 in the past.

How much does a Kershaw Curlew III sell for at auction?

Recent UK auction data shows the Curlew III sells for as little as £30 for plain examples, while the price for better-preserved cameras has reached about £210.

Is the Kershaw Curlew III a good buy at its current price?

At current saleroom levels it is an inexpensive entry into British folding roll-film cameras, but the value depends heavily on bellows condition and shutter function, so factor in possible repair costs.

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