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Ross Tropical Reflex

The Ross Tropical Reflex is a single-lens reflex plate camera produced by the British optical maker Ross of London. As a tropical-bodied SLR, it was constructed with brass fittings and exotic hardwood panels intended to resist humidity in tropical climates, placing it at the upper end of the early twentieth-century reflex market.

Auction data for the Ross Tropical Reflex is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result in our dataset is £1,400 from a 2004 Christie's sale. With just one data point — and one more than two decades old — current value in 2026 cannot be reliably stated, and any owner considering a sale today should treat that figure as historical context rather than a present-day market price.

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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: May 2005

Date Price Source
May 2005 £600 Christie's
Sep 2004 £1,434 Christie's
Jan 1999 £1,380 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Ross Tropical Reflex worth today?

Public auction evidence is too sparse to give a reliable current value; the only recorded UK hammer price in our data is £1,400 from 2004, and a fresh sale would be needed to establish what the camera is worth in 2026.

How much does a Ross Tropical Reflex sell for at auction?

The single documented UK auction result we hold is £1,400 hammer at Christie's in 2004; with no recent comparables, that figure should be treated as indicative rather than a current market price.

Why is the Ross Tropical Reflex collectable?

Tropical-specification reflex cameras were built in small numbers using hardwood and brass for export to humid climates, and surviving examples from a respected British optical maker like Ross are scarce on the open market.

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