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Lizars Challenge Tropen (Tropical) Model C

The Lizars Challenge Tropen (Tropical) Model C is an early 20th-century tropical-finish folding plate camera, sold under the Lizars name in the United Kingdom. Tropical models of this era were built with teak or polished hardwood bodies and brass fittings, intended for use in humid climates where standard leatherette-covered cameras deteriorated.

With only a single recorded UK auction result, the Challenge Tropen Model C is a thinly traded camera, and a meaningful price range cannot be quoted today. The one verified hammer price at saleroom level was £312 in November 2023, which gives a rough indication of what a presentable example sells for, though wholesale auction values for tropical-finish wooden cameras are highly condition-sensitive and a single data point should not be read as a firm market value.

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: November 2023

Date Price Value GBP Source
Nov 2023 £312 £250 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £240 £200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £192 £160 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Lizars Challenge Tropen (Tropical) Model C worth?

Public UK auction data is limited to a single hammer result of £312 in 2023, so the price a given example sells for will depend heavily on the condition of the woodwork, brass and bellows.

How much does a Lizars Challenge Tropen Model C sell for at auction?

The only recorded saleroom result we have is £312, and without further comparable sales it is not possible to give a reliable current value or range.