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Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Pocket Premo

The Pocket Premo is an early plate camera produced by the Rochester Camera Manufacturing Co., part of the line of Premo-branded folding cameras made in Rochester, New York around the turn of the twentieth century. As a compact folding plate camera, it was positioned for amateur photographers seeking a portable alternative to larger studio-format cameras of the era.

With only a single recorded UK auction result, the Pocket Premo has limited price visibility today: a hammer price of £31 was achieved at saleroom level in 2022, which gives a rough indication of what an example sells for at wholesale auction levels rather than dealer retail. Buyers should expect the value of any individual camera to swing significantly with condition, completeness of the bellows and shutter, and the presence of original plate holders.

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
Mar 2022 £31 Flints Auctions