Monroe Cameraco. Monroe No.1
The Monroe No.1 is an early plate camera produced by Monroe Cameraco., a late-19th-century American manufacturer. It belongs to the wood-and-leather folding camera class typical of the period when the model was first offered.
Sales data for the Monroe No.1 is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result is £92 from a Christie's sale in 1998, which gives a single reference point rather than a true market range. With no recent comparable sales, today's value is difficult to pin down, and what a Monroe No.1 is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day it sells.
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: June 1998
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jun 1998 | £92 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 666) Title: Monroe No. 1 hand camera
Description:
Monroe No. 1 hand camera Estimate: £20 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Monroe No.1 camera worth today?
Evidence is limited to one historical UK auction hammer price of £92 from 1998, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted; the price a Monroe No.1 sells for now will depend on condition and auction interest.
How much does a Monroe No.1 sell for at auction?
The only documented saleroom result on file is £92 hammer at Christie's in 1998, and no recent comparable sales have been recorded to update that figure.
Is the Monroe No.1 a rare camera?
Monroe Cameraco. is an obscure maker and the No.1 appears very infrequently at auction, which makes confirming a typical market price difficult.