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.
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: July 2001
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| Jul 2001 | £329 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 338) Title: Aptus ferrotype camera
Description:
Aptus ferrotype camera Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Nov 1999 | £63 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 504) Title: Aptus Ferrotype camera
Description:
Aptus Ferrotype camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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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.