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Sands & Hunter Cranbourn

The Sands & Hunter Cranbourn is a British-made plate camera, part of the wooden field-camera tradition produced by London retailer and maker Sands & Hunter. It was sold to amateur and professional photographers using glass plates, and survives today primarily as a collector's item rather than a working tool.

Auction data for the Cranbourn is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom hammer result from 2006 stands at £204, which is the only reference point available in 2026 for what one is worth. With no recent comparable sales, the price a Cranbourn sells for today depends heavily on completeness, the presence of original lens and plate holders, and the condition of the woodwork and bellows.

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
May 2006 £204 Christie's