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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