Wray Opticalworks I
The Wray Opticalworks I is a British-made camera produced by Wray of Bromley, an English optical firm better known for its lenses. It appears on the UK collectors' market as a maker-signed body rather than as a mainstream consumer model.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Wray I have ranged from about £160 to £560, with a median in the region of £300. Today the spread reflects how condition-sensitive these wholesale saleroom results are, with cleaner, more complete examples selling for notably more than worn bodies, so what a Wray I is worth at any given sale can vary widely.
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: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £160 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 150) Title: A Wray Wrayflex I SLR Camera
Description:
A Wray Wrayflex I SLR Camera, serial no 2547, shutter working, body G, some grime around edges of leatherette, with Wray 50mm f/2.8 Unilux lens, |
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| Oct 2024 | £300 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 115) Title: A Wray Wrayflex I SLR Camera
Description:
A Wray Wrayflex I SLR Camera, serial no 1624, shutter working, body G-VG. Some light scratches around tripod mount, with Wray 50mm f/2 Unilite lens, |
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| Jun 2022 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 395) Title: A Wray Wrayflex I Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 2014, with Wray Unilux f/2.8 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 200133, body, G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some internal haze |
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| Mar 2022 | £312 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 401) Title: A Wray Wrayflex I Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 3021, with Wray Unilite f/2 50mm lens, body, F, shutter working, speeds inaccurate, lens, F, some cleaning marks and light |
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| Mar 2022 | £562 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 402) Title: A Wray Wrayflex I Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, serial no. 3072, including Wray Unilite f/2 50mm, Lustrar f/4 90mm and Lustrar f/4 135mm lenses, body, F-G, shutter not working, lenses |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Wray Opticalworks I sell for at UK auction?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit roughly between £160 and £560, with a typical sale around £300 depending on condition and completeness.
What is a Wray Opticalworks I worth today?
As of 2026, the value of a Wray I at saleroom level is usually in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds, with exceptional examples pushing toward the upper end of that range.
Why do Wray I prices vary so much?
Price is driven mainly by cosmetic condition, shutter and lens health, and whether original accessories are present, which is why hammer figures range from around £160 to over £500.