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Antique Plate Cameras

A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London
A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London

A Very Fine Half Plate Camera on Oak Tripod by Benetfink & Co. London

By Benetfink & Co.

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine well figured mahogany double racked focus half plate camera with beautifully cast brass

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Early 1900s English Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera
Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera

Rare Early 8x10 Double Bellows Double Exposure Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

When have you ever seen one of these? This is a first for me. This very unique camera came out of

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Field Camera and tripod. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera with

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop
ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop

Located in Reading, Berkshire

ICA Volta 125 Camera Folding Bed Camera For 9x12cm Plates With Ica Periskop "Alpha" F11 Fixed Lens

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Leather

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Located in San Francisco, CA

1893 to 1905. Designed as a small compact camera, the camera took 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (quarter plate) size

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897
Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897

$210Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.55 in W 10.87 in D 0.02 in

Capturing Light: Photographic Innovations of the Late 19th Century, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

folding cameras, box cameras, and plate cameras, reflecting the technological diversity of the time. 3

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Late 19th Century Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Paper

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Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.
Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.

Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.

Located in Dallas, TX

. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted for your approval, a wonderful, circa 1923 French Made camera that offered seven ways to make

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian
Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Antique McKellen's Field Camera, English, Carry Case, Photography, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique McKellen's patent Field Camera. An English, mahogany and brass plate camera

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand
Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand

Edwardian Camera on Tripod Stand

By John Sanderson

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Sanderson Ensign half plate camera, on hickory tripod stand, circa 1910 - 24" diam x 65"h

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933
Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933

Antique "Jiffy Kodak Six-16" Folding Camera, circa 1933

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

plate . The body of camera is wrapped in leatherette and it folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Chrome

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920
Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 19.3 in

Functionalism Chromed Shelf, circa 1920

Located in Praha, CZ

camera. Chrome plated brass. Slabs of solid oak wood.

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera
A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera

A Very Rare Late 19th Century Sanderson Plate Camera

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare late 19th Century Sanderson well figured mahogany plate camera with well cast brass

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Late 19th Century English Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900
Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900

Antique Quarter Plate Film Holders, English, Photographic Slide, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

interest - compatible plate camera unknown This is a charming set of antique quarter plate film holders

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Late 19th Century British Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Wood

Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding  120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter
Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding  120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter

Voigtländer Bessa RF Folding 120 Roll Film Camera With Copmur Rapid Shutter

Located in Reading, Berkshire

socket. Tripod Socket 3/8 in. on bottom plate and on camera door. Folding Bed Bellows Camera

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Steel

THE FERRY BOAT
THE FERRY BOAT

Alfred StieglitzTHE FERRY BOAT, 1911

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H 8.75 in W 6.375 in

THE FERRY BOAT

By Alfred Stieglitz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

ALFRED STIEGLITZ (1864 – 1946) THE FERRY BOAT, 1911 Photogravure, plate 5 from

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1910s American Modern Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Photogravure

Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod
Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod

Victorian 1/4 Plate Camera on Old Tripod

Located in Port Chester, NY

Victorian 1/4 plate camera from England on a wooden tripod. An excellent gift for a photography

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19th Century English Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Brass

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

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H 16.75 in W 21.13 in

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

By William Henry Jackson

Located in New York, NY

. Jackson worked in multiple camera and plate sizes, under conditions that were often incredibly difficult

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19th Century Antique Plate Cameras

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

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H 16.63 in W 21.13 in

Cathedral in Aguas Calientes, Mexico

By William Henry Jackson

Located in New York, NY

. Jackson worked in multiple camera and plate sizes, under conditions that were often incredibly difficult

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19th Century Antique Plate Cameras

Joseff Of Hollywood Bee Earrings

Joseff Of Hollywood Bee Earrings

Located in Topanga, CA

screen. His designs were matt or antiqued gold-plated, to cut down on camera reflections.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,229 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$233,240Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Other

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s
Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

$478

H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 14.57 in

Typewriter/Remington Standart 12 USA, 1930s

Located in Praha, CZ

The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use. Made in USA. Fully functional. Made of metal, steel, chrome, fabric. Good original condition...

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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...

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1950s Industrial Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player
Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Marble

Rare Baby Grand Phonograph
Rare Baby Grand Phonograph

Rare Baby Grand Phonograph

$2,800

H 36 in W 26.5 in D 34 in

Rare Baby Grand Phonograph

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is an original Fern-O-Grand Co. Baby Grand Piano Phonograph. Mahogany baby grand piano style case stands on cabriole legs with Queen Anne style feet; the keyboard section opens ...

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Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Mahogany

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s
ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS. Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens. Cosmetically in great co...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet
19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

$42,500

H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...

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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Mahogany

Large Studio Portrait Camera
Large Studio Portrait Camera

Large Studio Portrait Camera

$4,200

H 58 in W 28 in D 36 in

Large Studio Portrait Camera

Located in Peekskill, NY

Cameras are not my expertise but we could not pass up on this beauty. The camera is signed ANSCO and the large lens reads DARLO OPTICIEN, PARIS 35436. I'm told that this lens is the ...

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Early 19th Century Industrial Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Wood

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case
1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case

By Walter Dorwin Teague, Eastman Kodak

Located in Red Lion, PA

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera – Original Box & Case Museum-Worthy This rare and highly collectible 1930 Kodak 1A Gift Camera, designed by Walter Dorwin T...

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1930s American Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera
Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera

$1,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 20 in D 13.25 in

Early 20th Century Korona Home Portrait Camera

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Korona Home Portrait Camera. It depicts a square wood camera body and base with square glass in the back and metal hardware. In the middle, there is an accordion like black...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's
Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's

Art Deco Eastman Kodak Jiffy Kodak Six-20 Strut Folding Camera Rochester NY 30's

By Eastman Kodak

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Lovely Little Art Deco Kodak Eastman Jiffy Six-20 Folding Rollfilm Camera Styled by Walter Dorwin Teague Made in Rochester NY, USA between 1933 & 1937 Takes 620 roll film Classi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake
19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake

19th Century Old Study Camera in Oak Wood with Height Adjustable and Brake

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing late 19th century French oak camera from Spain. Made in oak and gold metal and in its color. Beautiful piece of decoration. Measures: Adjustable height 55.11in-66.92in.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Plate Cameras

Materials

Metal

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Antique Plate Cameras For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique plate cameras is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal modern, Old Masters or contemporary examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the antique plate cameras on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, black, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but John James Audubon, Georges Maroniez, Henry Fuseli, Edwin Hale Lincoln and Eugene Atget produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, lithograph and watercolor, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Antique Plate Cameras?

The average selling price for antique plate cameras we offer is $1,500, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Plate Cameras
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.