Kershaw Patent Reflex Tropen (Tropical)
The Kershaw Patent Reflex Tropen (Tropical) is a tropical-finish reflex camera, built with the teak-and-brass body construction characteristic of tropical-model cameras intended for use in humid climates. It is a collector-grade item rather than a working tool by today's standards.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result is on record at £868 in early 2021, which serves as the only available reference point for what one is worth today. With just one data point, it is not possible to quote a reliable price range or median, and any future sale could land well above or below that figure depending on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.
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: January 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 2021 | £868 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 725) Title: A Kershaw Tropical Half Plate Reflex Camera
Description:
with Ross Xpres f/4.5 7¼" lens, body, G, shutter slightly stiff, replacement lens board, lens, F-G, with two DDS |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kershaw Patent Reflex Tropen (Tropical) worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer result is £868, so that figure is the best available indication of value, though a single sale is not enough to establish a firm market price.
How much does a Kershaw Patent Reflex Tropen sell for at auction?
On the one documented UK saleroom appearance, it sold for £868 hammer; comparable tropical reflex cameras tend to be highly condition-sensitive, so prices for other examples could differ significantly.
Why is the price data for this camera so limited?
Tropical-finish reflex cameras were produced in small numbers and rarely come to market, which is why only a single verified UK auction sale underpins the price reference on this page.