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Newman & Guardia Reflex

The Newman & Guardia Reflex is a British-made single-lens reflex plate camera, produced by the London maker Newman & Guardia in the early twentieth century. It sits in the specialist category of pre-war wooden and leather-bodied reflex cameras aimed at serious amateur and professional users of the period.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Newman & Guardia Reflex have ranged from roughly £260 to £490, with a median around £300 on the small sample of saleroom results available. As of today the market for this model remains thin and highly condition-sensitive: complete examples with intact bellows, working shutter and original plate holders sell for more, while incomplete or tatty bodies sell for considerably less than the median price.

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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: December 2009

Date Price Source
Dec 2009 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
May 2006 £264 Christie's
Dec 2002 £493 Christie's
Dec 2002 £470 Christie's
Jul 2002 £258 Christie's
Jul 2001 £58 Christie's
Jul 2001 £376 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Newman & Guardia Reflex worth today?

On the available UK auction evidence, a Newman & Guardia Reflex is worth roughly £260–£490 at the hammer, with a median around £300 for a representative example.

How much does a Newman & Guardia Reflex sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices sit between about £260 and £490, so most examples sell for a price in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds depending on condition and completeness.

What affects the value of a Newman & Guardia Reflex?

Condition of the bellows, shutter and leather covering is the main driver of value, along with the presence of the original lens, ground glass and plate holders.

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