Sinclair Tropical Una
The Sinclair Tropical Una is a British-made wood-and-brass field camera produced by James A. Sinclair of London for use in hot, humid climates. The Tropical variant used teak with brown leather bellows in place of the standard mahogany construction, and was aimed at professional and serious amateur plate photographers in the early twentieth century.
Sales data is thin: a single hammer result of £1,400 at UK auction in 2020 is the only recent reference point, so a meaningful range or median cannot be established for what a Sinclair Tropical Una is worth in 2026. Tropical-bodied British field cameras are condition-sensitive at saleroom level, and the price a clean example sells for today depends heavily on bellows integrity, completeness of dark slides, and the presence of an original lens.
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.
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38030) Title: James A. Sinclair, London Sinclair Una Tropical
Description:
a rare tropical version of the Una, for 6x9cm, with Ross Xpres 4.5/5 1/2" no.107986, in beautiful condition Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 4,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19387) Title: Sinclair Tropical Una 6x9cm
Description:
6x9cm version of this rare camera in stunning condition, brass fittings, polished-mahogany body, Ross Combinable 8" lens in NS Perfect shutter, 3 double plate filmholders, Sinclair leather outfit case Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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