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On this page you’ll find information about specialist organisations and useful contacts relating to photographic and cinematographic equipment.
Valuations
The National Science and Media Museum cannot provide valuations, but below you can find some handy hints and resources which may be useful if you are looking to ascertain the value of an object.
Where to start
Consult a specialist shop or dealer. Take a look at our directory of shops and dealers (see above), or search for a dealer local to you online or in the telephone directory. They may be willing to provide an initial valuation, though some are reluctant to do so if you do not wish to sell your object through them.
Information from past auctions can be useful for price comparison purposes. Bonhams, Christie’s and Sotheby’s sometimes hold auctions that include historic photographic and film equipment. Online catalogues can be found at the websites listed below (you may need to pay to access them).
Useful websites and resources
- Blouin art sales index
- Artprice
- Artnet
- Gordon’s
- Collectiblend
- The Saleroom
- James McKeown, McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras 2005–2006 (Centennial Photo Service, USA, 2004)
- Douglas St. Denny, The Blue Book Classic Camera Collectors Guide (Hove Collectors Books, 1996)
Disclaimer
The information on this page has been collated as a service for enquirers. These lists are by no means exhaustive, but are intended as a starting point for research purposes. The National Science and Media Museum cannot endorse or accept responsibility for the quality of service offered by any supplier.
