Swift & Son Challenge
The Swift & Son Challenge is a camera offered by the British optical maker Swift & Son. Detailed specifications for this model are not available in the supplied data, so the listing is treated as a reference entry for collectors researching its value.
Auction evidence for the Challenge is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £696 in October 2017 is the only recorded data point, so a meaningful price range cannot be established today. Because that figure is a wholesale auction-hammer level rather than a retail asking price, current value at auction is best treated as indicative only, and condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day will swing what any individual example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: October 2017
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Oct 2017 | £696 | £580 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 229) Title: An Impressive Swift & Son 'The Challenge' Quarter Plate Mahogany Field Camera
Description:
1891, with Swift & Son Rapid Paragon 5x4 f/8 lens, brass, serial no. 3559, body, VG, lens, G, some internal marks; Fine dovetailed construction in |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Swift & Son Challenge worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in the supplied data is £696 from October 2017; with just one sale on file, that figure is the best available reference but not a reliable guide to what the camera would sell for in every sale.
How much does a Swift & Son Challenge sell for at auction?
Evidence is limited to a single £696 hammer result, so the price a given example fetches will depend heavily on condition, completeness and the bidders present on the day.
Is the Swift & Son Challenge a common camera?
Based on the sales history available here it appears infrequently at UK auction, which makes establishing a firm market value difficult.