Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Praetor
The Thornton-Pickard Praetor is a British-made plate camera from the early 20th century, produced by Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co. of Altrincham. It is a wood-and-brass folding plate camera typical of the era, aimed at amateur and professional photographers using glass plates.
Sales data for the Praetor today is extremely thin: a single 2017 UK auction hammer result of £168 is the only verified data point, so any sense of what one is worth must be drawn from that lone figure rather than a true range. At saleroom level, wood-and-brass Thornton-Pickard plate cameras of this period typically sell for modest sums, and condition of the bellows, shutter and woodwork is the dominant factor in what an example sells for.
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 | £168 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 209) Title: A Thornton-Pickard Praetor Quarter Plate Mahogany Field Camera
Description:
1908-1911, with unmarked f/8 lens in shutter, body, VG, lens, VG, with one DDS; Similar to the Thornton-Pickard College of 1907 but with a sliding |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Thornton-Pickard Praetor worth today?
On the limited evidence available, the only verified UK auction hammer price on record is £168 from 2017, so a clean working example would reasonably be expected to sell for a broadly similar two-figure to low three-figure sum, with condition driving the outcome.
How much does a Thornton-Pickard Praetor sell for at auction?
With just one recorded sale at £168, there is not enough data to quote a reliable range; buyers should treat that figure as a single reference point rather than a market median.
What affects the price of a Thornton-Pickard Praetor?
Bellows integrity, shutter function, the condition of the wood and brasswork, and the presence of original plate holders are the main factors that influence the value of one of these cameras.