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Dallmeyer (J.H.) Dual

The Dallmeyer Dual is a camera produced by the long-established London optical maker J.H. Dallmeyer. It surfaces only occasionally in the UK collectors' market, where it is treated as a specialist item rather than a general-use photographic tool.

Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the Dallmeyer Dual sit between £420 and £600, with a midpoint near £510 across the two saleroom results on file. As of today in 2026 the sample is too thin to fix a reliable price, and what a Dallmeyer Dual sells for at auction continues to depend heavily on condition, completeness and bidder interest on the day.

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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.

Prices updated: May 2007

Date Price Source
May 2007 EUR 300 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Feb 2005 £420 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2001 £352 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jul 2001 £446 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Dallmeyer Dual worth at UK auction?

The two recorded hammer results price the Dallmeyer Dual between £420 and £600, but with so few sales the value of any individual example can sit outside that band.

How much does a Dallmeyer Dual sell for today?

Recent UK saleroom evidence is limited, and the price a Dallmeyer Dual sells for now depends on condition and completeness rather than a settled market figure.

Is the Dallmeyer Dual a good collector's purchase?

It appeals mainly to collectors of early British optical equipment; the thin sales record means resale value is harder to predict than for mainstream classic cameras.

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