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Kershaw Peregrine III

The Kershaw Peregrine III is a British folding roll-film camera produced by Kershaw of Leeds in the post-war period. It was positioned as an upper-tier domestic folder at a time when British optical firms were supplying the home market in the years following the Second World War.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Peregrine III have ranged from around £330 to £3,300, with a median closer to £850 — these figures are wholesale saleroom results and exclude buyer's and seller's commission. A 2022 result of £3,250 sat well above the more typical £850 achieved in late 2025, showing how strongly condition, completeness and cosmetic presentation drive what this model is worth today. As of 2026, a clean, working example with the original case tends to sell for several hundred pounds rather than the four-figure price paid for exceptional examples.

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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: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £850 Flints Auctions
May 2024 £1,500 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £1,875 Flints Auctions
Jun 2022 £2,375 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £3,250 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £3,348 Flints Auctions
Apr 2021 £2,480 Flints Auctions
Mar 2007 £504 Christie's
Sep 2004 £262 Christie's
May 2003 £235 Christie's
Jul 2002 £329 Christie's
Nov 2001 £329 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kershaw Peregrine III worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices have spanned roughly £330 to £3,300, with most examples selling for around £850 depending on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

How much does a Kershaw Peregrine III sell for at UK auction?

Typical hammer prices sit in the mid-hundreds of pounds, with exceptional examples having reached £3,250 in 2022 and a more recent 2025 sale at £850.

Why does the price of a Peregrine III vary so much?

Condition is the main driver of value: bellows integrity, shutter accuracy and lens clarity separate a £300 project from a four-figure collector piece.

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