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Robinson Luzo

The Robinson Luzo is an early British roll-film detective camera, dating from the late Victorian era and aimed at amateur photographers who wanted a discreet, hand-held instrument rather than a tripod-mounted plate camera.

Auction evidence for the Luzo is thin: the single recorded UK saleroom result, from October 2019, hammered at £1,560, which sets the only firm reference point for what one sells for in today's market. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer price rather than a dealer asking price, retail values in 2026 can sit meaningfully higher, and condition, completeness and originality of the wooden body and brasswork heavily influence what a Luzo 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
Oct 2019 £1,560 Flints Auctions