Talbot Invisible Camera
The Talbot Invisible Camera is a concealed-style camera designed for discreet picture-taking, a niche category that has historically attracted collectors of unusual or detective-style apparatus.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £28,000 from November 2021, the Talbot Invisible Camera sits at the high end of the collector market, and as of today its value is best understood from that one wholesale saleroom benchmark rather than any reliable trend. A camera of this type is highly condition-sensitive at auction, and what one sells for on a given day can swing significantly with completeness and provenance.
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.
Prices updated: November 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 28,000 | pedia_sales_tamarkin | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 206) Title: The Talbot “Invisible” Camera, Nr. 206
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The Talbot “Invisible” Camera, Nr. 206 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Talbot Invisible Camera worth?
Based on the single UK auction record available, one example sold for £28,000 at hammer in late 2021, though with only one data point this figure is indicative rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Talbot Invisible Camera sell for at auction?
The only documented sale in our records is £28,000, so any current value estimate should be treated cautiously until further comparable results emerge.
Why is the price so high?
Concealed and detective-style cameras from early makers are scarce on the collector market, and rarity combined with provenance tends to drive the price well above ordinary vintage camera levels.