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Shew Xit Stereo

The Shew Xit Stereo is a British-made wooden stereoscopic plate camera, built for producing paired side-by-side images intended for stereo viewing. It dates from the late-Victorian and Edwardian era when Shew of London produced compact folding plate cameras for amateur photographers.

Auction data for the Xit Stereo is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from January 1999 records a sale at £1,840, which sets the only firm reference point for what the camera has sold for at saleroom level. With just one data point spanning more than two decades, today's value is difficult to pin down with precision, and condition, completeness of the bellows, lenses and plate holders, and provenance would all heavily influence any current 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
Jan 1999 £1,840 Christie's