Thornton-pickardmfg. Co. Puck
The Thornton-Pickard Puck is an early British box-style camera from the Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Co., a Manchester-based maker active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It sits at the budget end of the firm's range and is encountered today primarily as a collector's piece rather than a working tool.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Puck have been very modest, with the two recorded sales falling between £6 and £12 (median around £9). As of 2026 these saleroom figures suggest the model is worth single-digit to low double-digit sums, and what a Puck sells for depends heavily on completeness and cosmetic condition.
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: June 2022
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| Jun 2022 | £6 | £5 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 623) Title: A Thornton Pickard Puck Camera
Description:
body G-VG, shutter working, optics F, haze & fungus present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Mar 2022 | £12 | £10 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 751) Title: A Thornton Pickard Puck Box Camera
Description:
brown, body G, shutter working, with Thornton Pickard Puck badge to the front |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Thornton-Pickard Puck worth?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Puck has sold for between £6 and £12, so its value today is typically in the single-digit to low double-digit pound range.
How much does a Thornton-Pickard Puck sell for at auction?
Recorded UK auction sales show the Puck selling for £6 and £12 at hammer, giving a median price of around £9 before commission.
What affects the price of a Thornton-Pickard Puck?
Condition of the wooden body, covering and shutter, plus the presence of original plate holders and a clean lens, are the main factors influencing what a Puck is worth on the secondary market.