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Marion Soho Reflex

The Marion Soho Reflex is a British single-lens reflex plate camera, introduced in the early 20th century and produced in London. When new it was positioned as a professional-grade focal-plane SLR for press, portrait and naturalist photographers working on glass plates and sheet film.

At UK auction in 2024–2025, hammer prices for the Soho Reflex have ranged from roughly £50 to £130, with the two recorded saleroom results sitting either side of a £90 midpoint. As of today, what a Marion Soho Reflex is worth depends heavily on completeness — bellows condition, shutter function, and the presence of plate holders and a working lens all materially affect what the camera sells for in the wholesale auction market.

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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: January 2025

Date Price Source
Jan 2025 £50 Special Auction Services
Aug 2024 £126 Chiswick Auctions
Aug 2023 £75 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £44 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £360 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £192 Flints Auctions
Nov 2005 EUR 150 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £57 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Marion Soho Reflex worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit in the £50–£130 range, so a complete working example typically sells for around £90 at saleroom level, before buyer's premium.

How much does a Soho Reflex sell for at auction?

The two most recent UK hammer prices on file are £50 (January 2025) and £126 (August 2024), giving a working value guide of roughly £50 to £130 depending on condition and fittings.

What affects the price of a Soho Reflex?

Shutter condition, bellows integrity, the presence of the original lens and plate holders, and overall cosmetic state are the main drivers — incomplete or shutter-faulty examples sit at the bottom of the range.

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