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Scovill Hand Camera

The Scovill Hand Camera is a 19th-century plate camera produced by the American photographic supplier Scovill. It is a wood-and-brass hand camera from the early era of dry-plate photography, sold as a portable alternative to the larger studio and field cameras of its day.

With only a single recorded UK auction result, the Scovill Hand Camera has a very thin price history at saleroom level: a hammer figure of £191 at Christie's in 2004. As of 2026, that lone reference is the only firm guide to what the model sells for, and today's value will depend heavily on completeness, condition and provenance rather than any established market median. Buyers asking what a Scovill Hand Camera is worth should treat the £191 hammer (wholesale, before commission) as a single data point rather than a settled price.

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
Feb 2004 £191 Christie's