Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham
The Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham is an antique British camera produced by the Liverpool optical and photographic firm Sharp & Hitchmough. It belongs to the era of wood-and-brass plate cameras that defined the late nineteenth and early twentieth century British trade.
Sales data for the Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result we have on file is a single example that sold for £132 in October 2017. With just one data point at saleroom level, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a reliable market price, and condition, completeness of plate holders, and the state of the bellows and lens will heavily influence what a similar camera sells for now.
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: October 2017
| Date | Price | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | £132 | Flints Auctions | |
|
Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 221) Title: A Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham Quarter Plate Mahogany Field Camera
Description:
1891, with unmarked f/8 brass lens, body, G-VG, lens board replaced, lens, VG, sling ding to front, with one DDS; Plaque to top 'Sharp & Hitchmough, |
|||
|
Loading...
|
|||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record we hold, a Gresham achieved a hammer price of £132 in 2017; with no further sales to compare against, current value is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham sell for at auction?
Only one verified UK auction sale is on file, at £132, so we cannot quote a reliable price range. Sellers should expect significant variation depending on completeness and cosmetic condition.
Is the Sharp & Hitchmough Gresham a collectible camera?
It is a niche piece of British photographic history rather than a mainstream collectible, and demand is driven by collectors of regional Liverpool trade makers and early plate cameras.