Riley Research Rilex Press
The Riley Research Rilex Press is a press-style camera offered through specialist dealers and auction houses. Public technical documentation for this model is limited, so buyers typically rely on hands-on inspection and saleroom precedent when assessing value.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the Rilex Press have ranged from £150 to £200, with a median around £180 across the limited records available. Because so few examples have come to market, individual results today depend heavily on cosmetic condition and shutter function rather than any settled price band.
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: November 2008
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 150 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17741) Title: Riley Rilex Press Model B
Description:
6.5x9cm aluminium press camera with bellows, Kodak Anastigmat 4.5/105mm no.11504 in Compur shutter Estimate: EUR 250 - EUR 350 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15676) Title: Riley Research Co. Rilex Press Model AB
Description:
2 1/4 x 3 1/4" with Zeiss Tessar 4.5/10.5cm lens no.911633 in Zeiss Ikon Compur shutter. Aluminium press camera with revolving back and Hugo Meyer rangefinder. (missing two of the lensboard screws and the back ground-glass cover). Ex Spira Collection Estimate: EUR 300 - EUR 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Riley Research Rilex Press worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer results sit between £150 and £200, so a clean working example would reasonably be expected to sell for a price in that bracket in 2026.
How much does a Rilex Press sell for at auction?
The two recorded sales achieved £150 and £200 at hammer, giving a median value of about £180 before buyer's premium.
Is the Rilex Press a good buy at this price?
At this price level the camera is best treated as a collector or display piece; mechanical condition is the main driver of value, since service support is effectively unavailable.