Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Rochester Stereo
The Rochester Stereo is a stereoscopic plate camera from the Rochester Camera Mfg. Co., a late-19th-century American maker based in Rochester, New York. It produces paired side-by-side images on a single plate for stereoscopic viewing, placing it in the wooden-bodied stereo camera category collected today primarily for display and historical interest.
Auction evidence for the Rochester Stereo is thin: a single hammer result of £170 was recorded in April 2023 at UK saleroom level (wholesale, excluding commissions), so as of 2026 there is no robust median or range to cite. Buyers asking what a Rochester Stereo is worth today should treat that figure as indicative rather than a benchmark, since condition of the bellows, woodwork and lenses materially shifts what the camera 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: April 2023
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| Apr 2023 | £170 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 91) Title: A Rochester-type 6¼ x 4½ Stereo Camera
Description:
A Rochester-type 6¼ x 4½ Stereo Camera, body G, some scuffs to leatherette, some surface oxidisation to brass on front standard, bellows G-VG, with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rochester Stereo worth today?
Auction data is limited to one UK hammer sale at £170 in 2023, so the price a Rochester Stereo sells for in 2026 will depend heavily on condition, completeness of the lenses, and bellows integrity.
How much does a Rochester Stereo sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction value on record is £170 (hammer, excluding commission); without further comparable sales, that figure is the best available reference point rather than a market median.
Is the Rochester Stereo a usable camera?
It is a plate-format stereoscopic camera, so practical use today requires sheet-film or plate adapters and intact bellows; most examples are bought for display and collection rather than active shooting.