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.
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| Jun 2022 | £125 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 694) Title: A J. Lizars Challenge Dayspool Folding Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, shutter sticks, optics F, some cleaning marks and haze present, bellows in G condition, together with a J.Lancaster & Son No.1 (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2022 | £149 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 304) Title: A J. Lizars Challenge Dayspool Folding Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter sticks, optics F, some fungus and haze present, bellows in G condition, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2000 | £176 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 345) Title: Lizars Challenge Dayspool no. 1379AB
Description:
Lizars Challenge Dayspool no. 1379AB Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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