Rochester Camera Mfg. Co. Long Focus Premo
The Long Focus Premo is a wood-and-brass plate camera made by the Rochester Camera Manufacturing Co., one of several Premo-branded view and folding cameras the firm produced in the late 19th century. As its name suggests, it was configured with extended bellows draw for long-focus work, positioning it toward the more specialised end of the Premo line when new.
Auction evidence for the Long Focus Premo is thin: a single Christie's hammer result of £368 from 1998 is the only data point in our records, so a meaningful current price band cannot be quoted with confidence in 2026. Buyers asking what a Long Focus Premo is worth today should treat that figure as historic context rather than a guide to what it sells for at saleroom level now, and condition of the bellows, wood and brassware will drive any modern value far more than the model name itself.
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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| May 1998 | £368 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 431) Title: Long Focus Premo no. 30597
Description:
Long Focus Premo no. 30597 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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