Houghton Ensign Carbine
The Houghton Ensign Carbine is a British folding roll-film camera from the early 20th century, made by the Houghton company in London. It was sold as a portable, pocketable folding camera for amateur photographers of its era.
Sales evidence for the Ensign Carbine is very thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £69, achieved at Christie's in 1999, so any current value estimate would be speculative. Today in 2026, prices for early British folding cameras of this type vary widely with condition, bellows integrity and completeness, and a single decades-old saleroom result is not a reliable guide to what one is worth or sells for now.
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.
Prices updated: January 1999
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 1999 | £69 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras, The Property of a Collector (Lot 256) Title: No. 12 Ensign Carbine no. E17677
Description:
No. 12 Ensign Carbine no. E17677 Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Ensign Carbine worth?
Reliable price data is extremely limited; the only recorded UK auction hammer result we hold is £69 from a 1999 Christie's sale, which is too old and too isolated to give a confident current value.
How much does a Houghton Ensign Carbine sell for at auction?
We do not have enough recent UK auction hammer results to quote a meaningful current price range, so condition, completeness and the specific variant offered will largely determine what any individual example sells for.