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Sanderson Regular

The Sanderson Regular is a British-made wooden field and hand camera for sheet-film or glass-plate use, dating from the late Victorian and Edwardian era of plate photography. It belongs to the Sanderson range known for its adjustable front standard, and the Regular sat as the standard-bodied model within that line.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Sanderson Regular have ranged from around £70 to £440, with a median close to £140 — these are saleroom wholesale results and exclude buyer's and seller's commission. Condition of the bellows, leather covering and brass fittings drives most of the spread: tatty examples sell for under £100, while clean, complete outfits with a period lens and plate holders are what a Sanderson Regular is worth at the upper end today in 2026. Outliers such as the £438 result in 2023 reflect complete kits rather than body-only lots.

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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: July 2025

Date Price Source
Jul 2025 £70 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £150 Special Auction Services
Apr 2024 £100 Special Auction Services
Jul 2023 £438 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £130 Special Auction Services
Dec 2021 £186 Flints Auctions
Nov 2018 £216 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £480 Flints Auctions
Nov 2004 EUR 729 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Sanderson Regular worth today?

At UK auction the Sanderson Regular typically sells for between about £70 and £440 at the hammer, with most clean examples changing hands around the £130–£150 median.

How much does a Sanderson Regular sell for in clean condition?

Complete outfits with good bellows, a working period lens and plate holders have fetched up to around £440 in recent saleroom results, while body-only or tired examples sit nearer £70–£100.

What affects the price of a Sanderson Regular?

Bellows condition, completeness of lens and plate holders, and the integrity of the adjustable front movements are the main value drivers; cosmetic wear to the leather and brass matters less than light-tightness.

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