Ansco Memo
The Ansco Memo is a half-frame 35mm camera produced by the American firm Ansco. It was a compact box-style design aimed at the consumer market, intended to make 35mm film go further by exposing two images per standard frame.
Sales data for the Ansco Memo is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from August 2024 saw an example sell for £62. With only one wholesale saleroom datapoint available in 2026, that figure is the only firm guide to what a Memo is worth today, and clean, working examples with original cassettes can be expected to price above tatty bodies.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Wood body | — | — | 1 | £179 – £179 |
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: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £62 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 94) Title: An Ansco Memo Half Frame Box Camera
Description:
black, serial number 12853, body G, shutter works, iris works, optics F with haze, frame counter works, with soft case, P. |
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| Mar 2007 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 255) Title: Memo camera no. 26580
Description:
Memo camera no. 26580 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 290 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24739) Title: Ansco Memo Camera
Description:
first version Memo made of varnished wood and brass rim, for 18x24mm exposures, both spools, case Estimate: EUR 350 - EUR 400 |
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| Sep 2004 | £179 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Wood body | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 350) Title: Memo camera no. 1342
Description:
Memo camera no. 1342 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Jul 2001 | £58 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 251) Title: Memo camera no. 22470
Description:
Memo camera no. 22470 Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ansco Memo worth?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, an Ansco Memo sells for around £62 at hammer, though the sample size is too small to give a reliable range.
How much does an Ansco Memo sell for at auction?
The one tracked UK saleroom result shows a price of £62, so current value sits in that region pending further sales evidence.
Is the Ansco Memo a half-frame camera?
Yes, the Memo is a half-frame 35mm camera, exposing two images within the area of a standard 35mm frame.