Rochester Optical Co. Universal Variation 1 'Walker Evans'£2,640
22 Nov 2025 · Leitz Photographica Auction · €3,000 · lot A02257hammer ↗
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Rochesteropticalco. Universal
camera
The Rochesteropticalco. Universal has 1 recorded sale: £2,640 (22 Nov 2025, Leitz Photographica Auction). That is too few for a typical price.
Recorded sales
Only 1 sale — too few for a typical price, so here it is.
Sales only
Hammer prices, buyer’s premium removed; eBay as soldHow ↗
What it is
{"overview":"The Rochester Optical Co. Buyers researching the value or price of this model in 2026 should treat that figure as indicative rather than typical, since condition, completeness of lens and plate holders, and provenance heavily influence what an example sells for.","buying_guide":"On any wooden view camera of this era, inspect the bellows for pinholes and corner splits, check that the wood, brass fittings and ground glass are intact, and confirm the lens, lensboard and plate holders are present and original.
Generated summary, 28 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.
Questions
What should I check before buying one?
Inspect the bellows for light leaks, verify the wood and brass hardware are sound, and confirm the original lens and plate holders are included, as missing components significantly reduce the price a Universal sells for.
Facts
- Maker
- Rochesteropticalco.
- Type
- camera
- Sales in the typical price
- 1
- First sale
- 22 Nov 2025
- Latest sale
- 22 Nov 2025
- Evidence
- Sales only
- Method
- v1
Cite this page
“Rochesteropticalco. Universal: 1 recorded sale, November 2025; no typical price (method v1).” cameraworth.com, retrieved 8 October 2026. https://www.cameraworth.com/r/rochesteropticalco/universal/