Houghton Ensign Cinematograph
The Houghton Ensign Cinematograph is an early British motion-picture camera, produced by the London-based Houghton firm in the cine equipment category of the early twentieth century.
Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK saleroom result from 2003 saw an example sell for £822 at hammer (wholesale level, before commission). With no further comparables since, it is not possible to give a reliable today's price band, and what a Houghton Ensign Cinematograph is worth in 2026 will depend heavily on the next example to surface and its condition.
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: November 2003
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| Nov 2003 | £822 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 386) Title: Ensign cinematograph camera
Description:
Ensign cinematograph camera Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Nov 2000 | £411 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 133) Title: Ensign cinematograph camera
Description:
Ensign cinematograph camera Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Ensign Cinematograph worth today?
On the only recorded UK auction sale, one example sold for £822 at hammer in 2003; with no recent comparables, current value is uncertain and would need a fresh sale to confirm what it sells for in today's market.
Is the Houghton Ensign Cinematograph a rare camera?
Public auction records for this model are very scarce, which suggests it appears on the market only occasionally rather than regularly.
How much does a Houghton Ensign Cinematograph sell for at auction?
The sole documented hammer price in our data is £822, achieved at a UK saleroom; this is a wholesale figure and excludes buyer's premium.