Parker Pen Co. Parker Camera
The Parker Camera is a rare collector's piece associated with Parker Pen Co. rather than a mainstream camera manufacturer, which places it firmly in the curiosity and novelty corner of the camera-collecting market.
Sales evidence for this model is extremely thin: the only documented UK auction hammer result on file is £4,000 from March 2018, so any quoted value, price or worth today should be treated as indicative of a single data point rather than an established market. With no comparable recent activity, what a Parker Camera sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on bidder competition on the day and on provenance, and the figure can swing well above or below that historic result.
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.
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36385) Title: Parker Pen Co. Parker Camera
Description:
very rare plastic subminiature camera for 8 13x16mm images on a 147mm strip of unperforated 16mm film in special cylindrical cassette, Parker Stellar 4.5/37mm lens in rotary shutter with 3 aperture settings, original strap, with 4 additional film cartridges (B&W + Colour) in maker's boxes, 26 original mounted colour slides - only a few examples of this unique designed camera are known to exist! Estimate: EUR 3,000 - EUR 4,000 |
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| Nov 2011 | EUR 3,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 20 (Lot AI_20_13187) Title: Parker Pen Co. Parker Camera
Description:
very rare plastic subminiature camera for 8 13x16mm images on a 147mm strip of unperforated 16mm film in special cylindrical cassette, Parker Stellar 4.5/37mm lens in rotary shutter with 3 aperture settings, original strap, only a few examples know to exist Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Parker Camera worth today?
The single recorded UK auction hammer result is £4,000 from 2018; with no recent comparables, current value is uncertain and condition- and provenance-dependent.
How much does a Parker Camera sell for at auction?
On the only documented sale in our records it sold for £4,000 at hammer, but one data point is not enough to establish a reliable price range.
Why is the price so uncertain?
Sales history contains just one entry, so any value figure reflects that lone result rather than an active, liquid market.