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Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Filmak (folding)

The Thornton-Pickard Filmak is a folding camera produced by Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., a British camera maker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It belongs to the era of folding plate and roll-film cameras, a body type common before the rise of compact 35mm equipment.

Evidence of what a Filmak is worth at saleroom level is limited: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2017 sold for £42, so the price reference point is narrow. As of today in 2026 there is not enough recent data to establish a reliable median or range, and values for any given example will sell for sums driven primarily by cosmetic condition, completeness of the bellows and shutter, and bidder interest on the day.

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: October 2017

Date Price Source
Oct 2017 £42 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Thornton-Pickard Filmak (folding) worth today?

The available data is limited to one UK auction hammer result of £42 from 2017, so a precise current value cannot be quoted; condition and completeness will heavily influence the price any given example sells for.

How much does a Thornton-Pickard Filmak sell for at auction?

The only recorded sale in our data set hammered at £42 in 2017 at UK auction, excluding buyer's and seller's commission.

Is the Thornton-Pickard Filmak a collectible camera?

It is an early British folding camera from a long-defunct maker, which gives it some historical interest, but the thin sales record suggests modest collector demand rather than strong investment value.