Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Pony Premo
The Pony Premo is a wooden plate camera made by the Rochester Camera Manufacturing Company of New York, dating to the late 19th century. It was sold as an entry-level box-form Premo for amateur plate photography.
Sales data for the Pony Premo is very thin: a single UK auction hammer result from August 2023 saw an example sell for £40. With only one wholesale saleroom datapoint to anchor today's market, this figure should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable guide to what a Pony Premo is worth in 2026, and condition of the bellows, shutter and woodwork will swing the price materially.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2023
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Aug 2023 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 399) Title: A Rochester Pony Premo Folding Bed Camera
Description:
A Rochester Pony Premo Folding Bed Camera, No. 3B, shutter not working, body G, some wear to leatherette, bellows G, with 3¼x4¼ Rectilinear lens, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rochester Pony Premo worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, a Pony Premo sold for £40 hammer in 2023, so a working, complete example would likely price in a similar low-double-digit range today.
How much does a Pony Premo sell for at auction?
The only verified UK hammer result on file is £40, which is the best available reference for what this model sells for at saleroom level.
Is the Pony Premo a collectible camera?
It has interest as an early Rochester plate camera, but with limited sales history its market value is modest and driven mainly by condition and completeness of plate holders.