A rare Victorian camera was unearthed during a house clearance in Oxfordshire and sold at auction for £18,000. The camera, constructed from mahogany and brass, had been stored in a loft for almost three decades. It attracted considerable attention from collectors, driving up the final sale price. The funds generated from the auction will be donated to wildlife conservation charities. This donation honors the seller’s late father, who had a lifelong passion for nature photography, particularly focusing on wildlife in the local area of Oxfordshire. The sale represents a meaningful tribute to his memory and a boost for conservation efforts.