Lancaster Kamrex De Luxe
The Lancaster Kamrex De Luxe is a British-made plate camera from Lancaster of Birmingham, a maker active in the late Victorian and Edwardian period. It sits in the wood-and-brass field/plate camera category that was standard for amateur and serious enthusiast photography before the dominance of roll film.
Sales data for the Kamrex De Luxe is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2019 sold for £192, and as of today that remains the only verified saleroom benchmark we hold. With just one wholesale data point, the Kamrex De Luxe is worth roughly that figure as a guide price, though condition of the bellows, woodwork and any original lens will swing what a clean example actually sells for.
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: October 2019
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2019 | £192 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 417) Title: A J. Lancaster & Son Kamrex de Luxe Camera
Description:
1902-05, 3¼×4¼, with J. Lancaster f/8 brass lens, body, VG-E, lens, VG-E, complete with two DDS. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Lancaster Kamrex De Luxe worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record we have, a Kamrex De Luxe sold at hammer for around £192, so that is the only firm value reference point available.
How much does a Lancaster Kamrex De Luxe sell for at auction?
The single verified UK saleroom result on file is £192 hammer from 2019; with only one data point the price a given example fetches will depend heavily on completeness and condition.
What should I check before buying one?
Check the bellows for light leaks, the woodwork for cracks or repairs, and confirm the camera comes with its lens, ground glass and at least one plate holder, as missing accessories materially reduce value.