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Wray Wrayflex Ia

The Wrayflex Ia is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Wray of Bromley, one of the few British-built 35mm SLRs of the 1950s. It was positioned as a domestic alternative to continental reflex cameras when new and is now collected largely as a piece of British optical-industry history.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Wrayflex Ia have ranged from about £110 to £500, with a median close to £325 across the eight sales on record. The spread is condition-sensitive: in 2026 a tired example sold for £106, while cleaner bodies with a working lens have fetched £440–£500 at saleroom level in recent years, so today a representative working example is typically worth somewhere in the £300–£450 band at auction.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £300 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £438 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Feb 2026 £106 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £250 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £300 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 £225 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £312 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £325 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £150 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2022 £375 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £200 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Mar 2022 £212 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £446 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £496 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £136 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2022 £273 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £719 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 EUR 1,400 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 £496 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £514 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2020 £514 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £456 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £360 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2017 £660 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2015 EUR 400 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 500 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 600 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 1,700 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 300 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 340 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 770 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 £240 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2004 EUR 219 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
May 2004 EUR 1,146 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 2004 £239 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 583 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 £270 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 2001 £470 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jul 2000 £329 🇬🇧 Christie's
Mar 1999 £322 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 1998 £230 🇬🇧 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Wrayflex Ia worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Wrayflex Ia is generally worth between about £110 and £500, with typical clean working examples selling for around £325.

How much does a Wrayflex Ia sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices range from £106 for a rough example in 2026 up to £496–£500 for better-condition bodies, so the price you pay depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.

Is the Wrayflex Ia a good value collector's camera?

As a British-made 1950s 35mm SLR with limited surviving numbers, the Wrayflex Ia has a steady collector value rather than a rising market, and prices have stayed broadly in the low-to-mid hundreds of pounds over the past decade.

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