Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Limit
The Thornton-Pickard Limit is a British-made plate camera from the early twentieth century, produced by the Manchester firm Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Company. It belongs to the press and field category of folding plate cameras that were common before roll film became dominant.
Sales data for the Limit is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction-hammer result from 2000 saw an example sell for £881. With only one data point, today's value is difficult to pin down precisely, and any current price would depend heavily on completeness, condition of the bellows and shutter, and whether original plate holders are included.
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: November 2004
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| Nov 2004 | £717 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 324) Title: LIMIT CAMERA
Description:
LIMIT CAMERA Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Jul 2000 | £881 | £750 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 344) Title: Limit camera
Description:
Limit camera Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Feb 1999 | £1,035 | £900 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 575) Title: Limit camera
Description:
Limit camera Estimate: £600 - £800 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Thornton-Pickard Limit worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction-hammer sale, an example sold for £881, but with just one data point the current market price is uncertain and condition-dependent.
How much does a Thornton-Pickard Limit sell for at auction?
The single verified saleroom result on file is £881; without further sales it is not possible to give a reliable median or range.
What affects the value and price of a Thornton-Pickard Limit?
Bellows integrity, shutter function, completeness of plate holders and lens, and overall cosmetic condition are the main factors that determine what a Limit sells for.