Shew Xit Stereo
The Shew Xit Stereo is a British-made wooden stereoscopic plate camera, built for producing paired side-by-side images intended for stereo viewing. It dates from the late-Victorian and Edwardian era when Shew of London produced compact folding plate cameras for amateur photographers.
Auction data for the Xit Stereo is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from January 1999 records a sale at £1,840, which sets the only firm reference point for what the camera has sold for at saleroom level. With just one data point spanning more than two decades, today's value is difficult to pin down with precision, and condition, completeness of the bellows, lenses and plate holders, and provenance would all heavily influence any current price.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 1999 | £1,840 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 270) Title: Stereo Xit camera
Description:
Stereo Xit camera Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Shew Xit Stereo worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in the supplied data is £1,840 from a Christie's sale in 1999, so a precise current worth cannot be stated with confidence and would depend on condition and completeness.
How much does a Shew Xit Stereo sell for at auction?
Based on the single available record, one example sold for £1,840 at hammer in a UK auction, but with no further sales to compare against, the going price in the current market is uncertain.
Is the Shew Xit Stereo a rare camera?
Sales appearances are infrequent in the available data, with only one logged UK auction result, which suggests it surfaces rarely rather than trading regularly.