Paris Jumelle
The Paris Jumelle is a binocular-style box camera from the late 19th to early 20th century, a format named for its resemblance to a pair of opera glasses. It was sold as a discreet stereo or single-lens plate camera for amateur use during the period when jumelle-style bodies were a recognised category in European photography.
Sales evidence for the Paris Jumelle is thin: a single UK auction hammer result in January 2024 saw one sell for £81, which is the only confirmed data point available today. Because this is a wholesale saleroom price rather than a dealer asking figure, retail values for comparable examples may be higher, and condition of the bellows, plate holders and optics will heavily influence what any given example is worth.
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 | |
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| Jan 2024 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 292) Title: A Rancoule Paris Jumelle Quo-Vadis Modele 1903 Camera
Description:
circa 1903, quarter plate, with a Rectilgne Extra-Rapide lens, shutter not working, body F, lens F, with case and dark slide |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Paris Jumelle worth today?
On the limited evidence available, one sold for £81 at UK auction in January 2024; with only a single hammer result on record, that figure is the best current guide to value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Paris Jumelle sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction sale fetched £81 at hammer, excluding buyer's premium, so comparable examples in similar condition would be expected to trade around that level in the saleroom.
Is the price likely to vary by condition?
Yes — jumelle-style plate cameras are highly condition-sensitive, and examples with intact bellows, clear optics and original plate holders typically command a premium over incomplete or damaged bodies.