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Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Premo A

The Premo A is a late 19th / early 20th-century plate camera made by the Rochester Camera Manufacturing Company in the United States. It belongs to the wood-and-leather folding plate family that defined American amateur photography in that era, and was sold as a mid-tier option within Rochester's Premo line.

Sales data for the Premo A is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £112 in January 2024, so today's value sits around that figure at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). Because only one data point is available, what a Premo A sells for in 2026 will swing significantly with cosmetic condition, completeness of the original plate holders, and whether the bellows remain light-tight.

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: January 2024

Date Price Source
Jan 2024 £112 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £132 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Rochester Premo A worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Premo A is worth in the region of £110 at hammer, with condition and completeness driving the price up or down.

How much does a Premo A sell for at UK auction?

The one verified hammer result on file is £112 from January 2024; with only a single data point, this is indicative rather than a firm market price.

Is the Premo A a good collector's camera?

It appeals primarily to collectors of early American plate cameras and Rochester-made equipment rather than to users, and its value reflects that niche demand.