Mayfield Cobb & Co. Hand Camera

{"overview":"The Mayfield Cobb & Co. Hand Camera is a hand-held plate camera from the late-Victorian\/early-twentieth-century era of British camera making. With only one data point at saleroom level, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price, and condition, completeness and provenance would heavily influence what a comparable example sells for now.","buying_guide":"As an early hand camera, points to inspect include the bellows for light leaks and pinholes, the shutter for sluggishness or sticking, the woodwork and leather covering for splits or lifting, and the lens for haze, separation and cleaning marks. Original plate holders and a maker's plaque or retailer's label add to desirability, and service support is limited to specialist restorers rather than factory parts.","specs":"Specific specifications for this model are not documented in the supplied data, so detailed figures on lens, shutter and plate size are omitted here.","faq":[{"q":"What is a Mayfield Cobb & Co. Hand Camera worth today?","a":"Based on the only recorded UK auction hammer result, a Mayfield Cobb & Co.

Generated summary, 28 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.