Prestwich Manufacturing Patent Kine camera
The Prestwich Manufacturing Patent Kine camera is an early motion-picture camera from the dawn of cinematography. It is a wooden-bodied hand-cranked cine camera intended for professional film use rather than amateur snapshots, and survives today almost exclusively as a collector's piece.
Auction evidence for the Patent Kine camera is extremely thin: a single Christie's hammer result of £2,937 from November 2003 is the only data point on file, so any current value estimate is indicative rather than firm. As of today, that historic saleroom price gives a rough benchmark for what one of these early cine cameras is worth at UK auction, but condition, completeness and provenance would heavily influence what a comparable example sells for now.
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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| Nov 2003 | £2,937 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 388) Title: Prestwich no. 1546
Description:
Prestwich no. 1546 Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Prestwich Manufacturing Patent Kine camera worth today?
On the only verified UK auction record on file, a Patent Kine camera achieved a hammer price of £2,937 at Christie's in 2003; with so little recent data the current value is best treated as indicative.
How much does a Patent Kine camera sell for at auction?
Auction evidence is limited to a single Christie's result at £2,937, so the price any individual example sells for now will depend heavily on condition, completeness and buyer interest on the day.
Is the Patent Kine camera rare?
Public auction appearances are very scarce, with only one verified UK saleroom result in our records, which is consistent with a low-survival early cine camera rather than a mass-produced consumer model.