Mason Field camera
The Mason Field camera is a large-format wooden field camera, a folding bellows design of the type traditionally used for landscape, architectural and studio work on sheet film. Mason is a lesser-documented maker in this category, and specific production dates for this model are not established in the available reference data.
Recorded UK auction hammer results for the Mason Field camera are limited to two late-1990s sales at £103 and £149, giving a median around £126 and a range of £100–£150 at saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commission). With no recent data points, what a Mason Field camera sells for today depends heavily on condition of the woodwork, bellows and any accompanying lens, and on whether buyers in the current market treat it as a user or a display piece.
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 1998
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| Nov 1998 | £149 | £130 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 299) Title: Field camera
Description:
Field camera Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Mar 1998 | £103 | £90 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 442) Title: Field camera
Description:
Field camera Estimate: £20 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mason Field camera worth?
The two recorded UK auction hammer prices sit between £103 and £149, so the historical value at saleroom level is roughly £100–£150, with current worth dependent on condition and completeness.
How much does a Mason Field camera sell for at auction?
Verified hammer results show sales of £103 and £149, both from 1998 Christie's auctions; no more recent price data is available in our records.
Is the Mason Field camera a good user camera today?
It can be, provided the bellows are light-tight and the movements still lock; buyers who want a working large-format camera should budget for possible bellows replacement and a CLA on any fitted shutter.