Suter Hand Camera
The Suter Hand Camera is an early hand-held plate camera produced by the Swiss optical maker E. Suter of Basel. It belongs to the late-19th and early-20th-century class of compact box and folding plate cameras intended for amateur photographers stepping away from tripod-mounted studio work.
Public auction data for the Suter Hand Camera is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result of £138 from 1998 is the only reference point available, so a meaningful current price, value or range cannot be established for 2026. Buyers asking what a Suter Hand Camera is worth or how much one sells for today should treat that figure as historic context rather than a guide to what the camera sells for now, since condition, completeness of the plate holders and lens variant will dominate any modern result.
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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| Nov 1998 | £138 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 232) Title: Hand camera
Description:
Hand camera Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Suter Hand Camera worth today?
There is insufficient recent auction data to state a reliable current value; the only recorded UK hammer price on file is £138 from 1998, which is too old and too isolated to represent today's market.
How much does a Suter Hand Camera sell for at auction?
With just one verified UK saleroom result available, a representative selling price cannot be given, and any modern hammer price will depend heavily on the specific variant, lens and condition.
Is the Suter Hand Camera a collectible camera?
It is collected as an example of early Swiss-made hand cameras from E. Suter of Basel, but thin sales data means the price a given example fetches can vary widely between auctions.