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Sinclair Una

The Sinclair Una is an early British-made plate camera produced by the London maker James A. Sinclair & Co. It was offered as a compact hand-and-stand camera in the early twentieth century, positioned at the premium end of the market alongside Sinclair's other tropical and precision models.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Sinclair Una have ranged from roughly £120 to £650, with a median around £440 based on the limited sales on record. The most recent saleroom result in 2023 sat near the upper end at £438, suggesting the model still sells for solid money today when presented in clean, complete condition, though the small sample means value is highly condition- and completeness-dependent.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jul 2024 £125 Flints Auctions
Jul 2023 £288 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £438 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £456 Flints Auctions
May 2012 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £300 Christie's
Nov 2003 £117 Christie's
Dec 2002 £646 Christie's
Aug 2000 £282 Christie's
Jul 2000 £822 Christie's
Mar 1999 £690 Christie's

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