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Sanderson Field Camera (full plate)

The Sanderson Field Camera in full plate format is a British-made large-format folding field camera, built for sheet film or plate negatives at the full plate size (roughly 6.5 x 8.5 inches). Wooden field cameras of this style were produced in Britain from the late Victorian era onwards and were used by studio and landscape photographers working on glass plates and later sheet film.

Sales data for the full plate Sanderson is thin, so any stated value should be treated as indicative rather than settled. At UK auction the two recorded hammer results sit at £199 and £312, suggesting that in today's market a complete example in honest condition typically sells for a price in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds. Condition of the bellows, wood, and brass fittings has a large effect on what an example is worth.

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: June 2022

Date Price Source
Jun 2022 £312 Flints Auctions
Mar 2003 £199 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Sanderson full plate Field Camera worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have ranged from about £200 to £310, so a typical example is worth somewhere in that bracket depending on condition and completeness.

How much does a Sanderson Field Camera sell for at auction?

Recorded UK saleroom results for the full plate version show prices of £199 and £312, which gives a rough guide to what the model sells for, though the sample is small.

What affects the price of a Sanderson full plate Field Camera?

Price is driven mainly by the condition of the bellows, wood, and brass, the smoothness of the movements, and whether original full plate dark slides are included with the camera.