Van Neck Prototype SLR
The Van Neck Prototype SLR is a single-lens reflex camera that appears only as a one-off prototype, rather than a production model. With no series run or commercial release on record, it sits in the territory of collector curios rather than working user cameras.
Auction data for the Van Neck Prototype SLR is extremely thin: a single UK hammer result of £329 from December 2002 is the only reference point available, and that figure reflects a wholesale saleroom price rather than a retail asking price. With no later sales to compare against, it is not possible to state what one is worth today with any confidence, and buyers should treat that historic price purely as a data point rather than a guide to current value.
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: April 2024
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| Apr 2024 | £125 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 174) Title: A V.N. 'Prototype' Technical Camera
Description:
quarter-plate, serial no. D113, black leather body covering & bellows, body, E, in original fitted case History: At the end of WWII, Peeling & Van |
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| Dec 2002 | £329 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: THE BRITISH CAMERA 1840-1960 THE JIM BARRON COLLECTION (Lot 21) Title: Prototype single lens reflex camera
Description:
Prototype single lens reflex camera Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Van Neck Prototype SLR worth?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £329 from December 2002; with no further sales on file, a reliable current value cannot be quoted.
How much does a Van Neck Prototype SLR sell for at auction?
Only one sale is documented, at £329 hammer, so the price a future example would fetch today is genuinely unknown.
Is the Van Neck Prototype SLR a production camera?
No; the available record indicates a prototype rather than a series-produced model, which is why sales data is so sparse.