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Moore & Co. Aptus Ferrotype Camera

The Moore & Co. Aptus Ferrotype Camera is a 19th-century ferrotype (tintype) camera designed for direct-positive metal-plate photography, a process used by itinerant and street photographers for quick portraits.

Sales data for the Aptus Ferrotype is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 1999 sold for £63, which reflects wholesale saleroom level rather than retail. With only one historical data point, today's value is difficult to pin down, and what a comparable example sells for now would depend heavily on completeness, condition, and collector interest at the time of sale.

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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: July 2001

Date Price Value GBP Source
Jul 2001 £329 £280 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 1999 £63 £55 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Moore & Co. Aptus Ferrotype Camera worth today?

The only verified UK auction record on file is a £63 hammer price from 1999, so a reliable current value cannot be quoted from the available data.

How much does a Moore & Co. Aptus Ferrotype Camera sell for at auction?

With just one recorded sale at £63, the price any given example sells for depends on condition and completeness, and a wider sample would be needed to establish a meaningful range.

What type of camera is the Aptus Ferrotype?

It is a ferrotype (tintype) camera, designed to expose direct-positive images onto thin iron plates rather than film or glass negatives.

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