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Lizars Challenge Dayspool

The Lizars Challenge Dayspool is an early British-made rollfilm folding camera, sold by the Glasgow optical retailer J. Lizars as part of its Challenge range. It falls into the late-Victorian and Edwardian amateur camera category, positioned as a compact daylight-loading option for general photographic use.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Challenge Dayspool have sat in a narrow £130–£150 band, with the two recorded results giving a median around £137. With only a couple of saleroom appearances on record, today's value is heavily condition-dependent and a clean, complete example with working shutter tends to sell for more than a tired one.

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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2022 £125 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £149 Flints Auctions
Jul 2000 £176 Christie's