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Ross Studio camera

The Ross Studio camera is a large-format wooden studio camera from the British optical maker Ross of London, a type used by professional portrait studios from the late 19th into the early 20th century. Cameras of this kind were sold as bulky, bellows-equipped fixtures intended for permanent studio use rather than location work.

Evidence on what a Ross Studio camera is worth at UK auction is thin: a single Christie's hammer result from 2004 reached £2,390, which sits well above the price of more common field or plate cameras from the same era. With only one verified saleroom datapoint, today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a reliable market range, and condition, completeness of the lens and stand, and provenance will heavily influence what any individual 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.

Date Price Source
Feb 2004 £2,390 Christie's