Lancaster International Patent (Field)
The Lancaster International Patent is a wood-and-brass field camera produced in Britain in the late 19th century, when Lancaster of Birmingham supplied a range of folding plate cameras for amateur and travelling photographers. As a field camera it was designed to be folded flat for transport and used on a tripod with glass plates.
Sales data for the Lancaster International Patent field camera is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is a single Christie's sale at £149 in 1998, so there is no current price band to quote for today's market. With just one historic data point at saleroom level, what the camera is worth now depends heavily on condition, completeness of the brass fittings and bellows, and whether a period lens is included.
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: March 1998
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 1998 | £149 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 416) Title: Field camera
Description:
Field camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Lancaster International Patent field camera worth?
The only UK auction record on file is a single Christie's hammer price of £149 from 1998, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted from the available sales data.
How much does a Lancaster International Patent sell for at auction today?
There are no recent hammer results in the dataset, so the present-day price at which one sells is uncertain and will depend on condition, completeness and whether a period lens accompanies the camera.
Is the Lancaster International Patent a film camera?
No — it is a 19th-century British field camera designed for use with glass plates, not roll film.