Houghton Empress
The Houghton Empress is a British-made plate camera from Houghton of London, a maker active in the early twentieth century. It belongs to the era of folding and stand plate cameras used before roll film became dominant.
Sales data for the Empress is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 2003 stands at £141, which gives a reference point rather than a current market value. With only one data point at saleroom level, what a Houghton Empress is worth today depends heavily on condition, completeness of plate holders and lens, and buyer interest on the day, so any price quoted now would be speculative.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: March 2003
| Date | Price | Value GBP | Source | |
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| Mar 2003 | £141 | £120 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 317) Title: Empress field camera
Description:
Empress field camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Empress worth today?
The only recorded UK auction sale in our data is £141 from 2003, so a reliable current value cannot be given without more recent sales evidence.
How much does a Houghton Empress sell for at auction?
Auction hammer prices are scarce; the single documented result sits at £141, and condition and completeness would drive any future sale well above or below that figure.
Is the Houghton Empress a collectible camera?
As a product of an early British maker it has collector interest, but with very limited sales history the market price is hard to pin down.