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Houghton Ensign Cameo Stereo

The Ensign Cameo Stereo is a stereo camera produced by Houghton under the Ensign brand, designed to capture paired images for three-dimensional viewing. As a stereo-format folding plate camera from the early twentieth century, it was positioned for amateur stereoscopic photography during a period when stereo viewing was a popular parlour pastime.

With only a single tracked UK auction hammer result available, the Ensign Cameo Stereo sells for around £190 at saleroom level today, based on a January 2025 sale at £189. Because this is a wholesale auction figure rather than a retail asking price, dealer-listed examples in restored condition can carry meaningful premiums, and condition of the bellows, shutter and matched lens pair will heavily influence what any individual example is worth.

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.

Date Price Source
Jan 2025 £189 Chiswick Auctions