Houghton Ensign Focal Plane Rollfilm Reflex Tropical
The Houghton Ensign Focal Plane Rollfilm Reflex Tropical is a tropical-finish single-lens reflex rollfilm camera produced by the British maker Houghton (Ensign). Tropical models of this period typically feature teak or polished hardwood bodies with brass fittings, intended for use in hot and humid climates.
Sales data for this model is extremely thin: a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £850 from December 2009 is the only reference point available, so any current value or price guidance in 2026 should be treated as indicative rather than representative. Tropical-bodied British reflex cameras of this era are condition-sensitive at saleroom level, with originality of woodwork, bellows and shutter curtains heavily influencing what an example sells for.
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: December 2009
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Dec 2009 | EUR 850 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 16 (Lot AI_16_19382) Title: Houghton Ensign Tropical Reflex
Description:
6x9cm SLR for rollfilm, very rare tropical model, teak body with brass fittings, brown leather bellows, with Dallmeyer Anastigmat 4.5/4" no.119784, focal plane shutter, in good original condition Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Ensign Focal Plane Rollfilm Reflex Tropical worth today?
On the only UK auction record available, an example sold for £850 at hammer in December 2009; with just one data point, a reliable current worth cannot be stated, and condition will materially affect the price any given example sells for.
How much does a Houghton Ensign Focal Plane Rollfilm Reflex Tropical sell for at auction?
The single recorded hammer price in our sales history is £850, achieved at UK auction in 2009, which is the only firm value reference for this model.
Why are tropical-finish Ensign reflex cameras priced differently from standard versions?
Tropical variants were produced in smaller numbers with hardwood and brass construction for export to hot climates, and that scarcity and distinctive finish typically lift their value above equivalent leather-covered models when they appear at auction.