Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Klippa
The Thornton-Pickard Klippa is a folding plate camera produced by the British maker Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., active from the late 19th century into the early 20th. It was offered as a compact strut-folding plate camera aimed at amateur photographers of its period.
Sales data for the Klippa is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is a single £96 sale in 2017, so any sense of what one sells for today rests on a very small sample. At saleroom level — these are wholesale hammer prices, before commission — condition, completeness of the original case, and the presence of a working shutter will swing the price materially.
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 | |
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| Oct 2017 | £96 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 115) Title: A Thornton-Pickard Klippa Folding Strut Camera
Description:
1911-1922, aluminium body, with Taylor-Hobson Cooke Series III f/6.5 4¾" lens, serial no. 108518, in Compur shutter, body, G, lens, VG, shutter not |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Thornton-Pickard Klippa worth today?
On the limited evidence available, the only logged UK auction hammer price for a Klippa is £96, so a realistic value sits in the modest two-figure to low three-figure range depending on condition.
How much does a Thornton-Pickard Klippa sell for at auction?
With just one recorded sale at £96, the Klippa is a low-volume item at UK auction and price expectations should be set accordingly until more results accumulate.
Is the Thornton-Pickard Klippa a good user camera?
It is primarily a collector and display piece; the value of a working example lies in its originality rather than as a practical shooter.