Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Pony Premo No.3
The Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Pony Premo No.3 is an early American plate-format folding camera from the late 19th century, produced by one of the Rochester, New York makers that fed into the eventual consolidation of the US camera industry. It was positioned as a portable plate camera for amateur and travelling photographers of its period.
Evidence of what a Pony Premo No.3 is worth in today's UK market is thin: the only recorded saleroom result we have is a single 2024 hammer of £35 at UK auction, so the price sits at the low end of the antique-plate-camera spectrum. With just one wholesale auction data point, that figure should be read as indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition, completeness of the original plate holders, and bellows integrity will swing what a clean example sells for.
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: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £35 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 47) Title: A Rochester Optical Pony Premo No 3 4 x 5'' Folding Bed Camera
Description:
A Rochester Optical Pony Premo No 3 4 x 5'' Folding Bed Camera, shutter working, body F, missing locking nut front L/H side, some wear, bellow G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rochester Pony Premo No.3 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available in 2026, a Pony Premo No.3 has sold for around £35 at hammer, though only one recent result is on record so the true value range is not well established.
How much does a Pony Premo No.3 sell for at UK auction?
The single recorded UK hammer price is £35 (2024), which gives a rough guide to the wholesale auction level but is not enough data to quote a reliable price range.
Is the Pony Premo No.3 a collectible camera?
It has interest as an early Rochester-made plate camera, but with sparse sales evidence its collector value at present appears modest rather than premium.