London Stereoscopic Tailboard stereo camera
The London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company tailboard stereo camera is a wooden bellows view camera built for taking paired stereoscopic exposures, a format used to produce the side-by-side images viewed in a stereoscope. Tailboard cameras of this type were a 19th-century studio and field design, with a hinged baseboard that folds down for use and up for storage.
Auction evidence for this model is thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £660 at Christie's in 2005 is the only data point available, so a meaningful current price range cannot be quoted. As of today in 2026, anyone trying to gauge what one of these sells for should treat that figure as historical and condition-specific rather than a reliable guide to current value, and watch live saleroom results for fresh comparables.
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.
Based on 1 recorded sale — indicative only.
Most recent sale: September 2005.
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Sep 2005 | £660 | £550 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 378) Title: Tailboard Stereo camera
Description:
Tailboard Stereo camera Estimate: £350 - £450 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company tailboard stereo camera worth?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £660 from a 2005 Christie's sale, which is too little evidence to state a reliable current worth or value range.
How much does a London Stereoscopic tailboard stereo camera sell for at auction?
With just one tracked saleroom result at £660, the price any individual example sells for today depends heavily on completeness, lens pairing, and bellows condition rather than a published market figure.
What should I check before buying one?
Prioritise bellows integrity, a working tailboard and focus rack, an intact stereo septum, and a matched original lens pair, since these factors drive both usability and resale price.