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Multiscope & Film Co. Al-Vista PanoramicCameras

The Al-Vista is a panoramic roll-film camera produced by the Multiscope & Film Co. of Burlington, Wisconsin, introduced in the late 1890s. It used a swinging lens to expose a wide-format negative, and was sold as a comparatively affordable panoramic option in its day.

Public auction data for the Al-Vista is thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 1998 saw an example hammer at £126, a wholesale-level result rather than a retail or dealer asking price. With only one verified sale on file, today's value is difficult to pin down, and condition, completeness of the swinging-lens mechanism, and inclusion of original accessories will heavily influence what any given example sells for.

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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2000 £176 Christie's
Nov 1998 £126 Christie's