Sanderson A-Pattern
The Sanderson A-Pattern is a British-made wooden field camera produced by Sanderson, a London maker active from the late 19th into the mid-20th century. It is a plate camera intended for use on a tripod, typical of the studio and field workflow of its era.
Hammer prices for the Sanderson A-Pattern at UK auction are limited, with one recorded saleroom result in April 2025 at £62. On the basis of that single data point, today's wholesale value sits at around £62, though condition of the bellows, woodwork and any accompanying lens will move what an example is worth and what it sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £76 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica Timed Online (Lot 148) Title: A Sanderson A-Pattern Field Camera
Description:
A Sanderson A-Pattern Field Camera Serial No: 7091 Body: F/G - some cosmetic damages to lens board and black leather tapered bellows. Lens: Ross ... read more |
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| Apr 2025 | £62 | £50 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 403) Title: A Sanderson Folding Plate Camera
Description:
mahogany and brass, leather bound, opens and closes nicely, no lens or lens board, bellows appear G. |
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| Nov 2023 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 262) Title: A Fine Sanderson A-Pattern Mahogany & Aluminium Whole Plate Field Camera
Description:
1900-, with Zeiss Patent f/8 19¼ aluminum lens, serial no. 4411, body, VG-E, lens, VG, complete with one aluminium bound DDS Note: Marked to the rear |
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| Oct 2017 | £840 | £700 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 390) Title: A Grand Sanderson "A Pattern" 12x15" Mahogany Field Camera
Description:
1905, with Dallmeyer f/4.6 16" lens, black, serial no. 129103, in shutter, body, VG, lens, G-VG, complete with three DDS |
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| Oct 2017 | £504 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 258) Title: A Fine Sanderson A-Pattern Half Plate Mahogany Field Camera
Description:
1896, with Standing Son & Co. Regent No.3 f/8 brass lens, body, VG, two replacement brass brackets to rear of standard, lens, G-VG, some internal |
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| Dec 2002 | £446 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: THE BRITISH CAMERA 1840-1960 THE JIM BARRON COLLECTION (Lot 103) Title: Sanderson A-pattern field camera no. 7833
Description:
Sanderson A-pattern field camera no. 7833 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sanderson A-Pattern worth today?
Based on the single recorded UK auction hammer result, a Sanderson A-Pattern is worth around £62, with condition and any included lens or plate holders shifting the price either way.
How much does a Sanderson A-Pattern sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction record shows one selling for £62 in April 2025, but with so few sales the price for any given example can vary considerably.
Is the Sanderson A-Pattern a film camera?
It is a plate camera from the wooden field-camera tradition rather than a roll-film camera, so usability today depends on having compatible plate holders or a sheet-film adapter.