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Kershaw Pergrine III

The Kershaw Peregrine III is a British-made folding roll film camera produced by Kershaw of Leeds in the late 1940s. It was positioned as a quality domestic folder during the post-war period when British photographic manufacturing was protected by import restrictions, and it competed at the upper end of the home market.

Hammer prices for the Peregrine III at recent UK auction sit in a wide band: the two most recent 2025 sales closed at £750 and £1,100, while a standout 2022 result reached £3,200. Today the working median sits around £1,100, and buyers in 2026 should read that 2022 figure as an outlier rather than a typical value — what a clean Peregrine III is worth at saleroom level (before buyer's premium) is more reliably indicated by the recent £750–£3,200 spread, skewed toward the lower half.

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 £750 Special Auction Services
Jul 2025 £1,100 Special Auction Services
Mar 2022 £3,188 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kershaw Peregrine III worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices run from around £750 to £1,100 for typical examples, with one 2022 outlier at £3,200. A median value of roughly £1,100 is a reasonable reference point.

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

At UK auction in 2025 the Peregrine III sold for £750 and £1,100 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium. Earlier results have been higher, so the price you pay depends heavily on condition and the specific sale.

Why is there such a wide price range?

Only a small number of recorded hammer results exist, and condition, completeness and bidder competition on the day all move the price. The 2022 result of £3,200 was well above the 2025 pattern.