Watson Monorail Camera
The Watson Monorail Camera is a large-format view camera built on a monorail design, the configuration favoured for studio and architectural work where extensive movements are required. Sales records for this model are scarce, and detailed factory documentation is not readily available.
Auction evidence is limited to a single UK saleroom result of £276 in 2017, a hammer price that reflects wholesale auction levels rather than retail. With only one data point, it is difficult to say with confidence what a Watson Monorail Camera is worth or sells for in today's market, and any current value should be treated as indicative only.
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.
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2017 | £276 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 398) Title: A W. Watson & Sons Mahogany Quarter Plate Monorail Lab Camera
Description:
1890, internal flap shutter, with W. Watson & Sons Holostigmat Series I f/11 4½" lens, brass, serial no. 2659, body, G, replacement rail rod and |
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