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Ansco Photo Vanity

The Ansco Photo Vanity is a collectible novelty camera produced by the American photographic manufacturer Ansco, designed as a combined camera and ladies' vanity case rather than a conventional photographic tool. It is sought primarily by collectors of unusual and decorative camera-related objects rather than by working photographers.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Photo Vanity have ranged from roughly £690 to £880, with the two recorded sales sitting close to a midpoint near £780. As of 2026, the model still trades as a scarce collector's piece, and value is highly sensitive to the completeness and cosmetic condition of the vanity fittings, since damaged or incomplete examples sell for considerably less than they are worth when intact.

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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
Nov 2023 £875 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £1,625 Flints Auctions
Nov 2015 EUR 2,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 1,500 Leitz Auction
May 2007 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £840 Christie's
Mar 2004 £1,195 Christie's
Mar 1998 £690 Christie's

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