Houghton Ensign Midget 55
The Ensign Midget 55 is a compact folding roll-film camera produced under the Ensign brand by Houghton. It is a small-format camera from the pre-war British photographic industry, designed as an affordable, pocketable snapshot tool.
Data on what an Ensign Midget 55 is worth today is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from September 2025 sold for £25. With only one wholesale saleroom data point, a meaningful price range cannot be quoted, and the value any individual example sells for will depend heavily on condition, completeness of the bellows, and presence of the original case.
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: September 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Sep 2025 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 416) Title: A Houghtons Ensign Midget 55 Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter fires, opens and folds, with case. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Ensign Midget 55 worth?
Based on the only recorded UK auction sale, an Ensign Midget 55 sold for £25 hammer in September 2025. A single data point is not a reliable guide to value, so prices for other examples may differ materially depending on condition.
How much does an Ensign Midget 55 sell for at auction?
The most recent recorded UK saleroom price is £25. Buyers should treat this as indicative only until more sales data accumulates.
Who made the Ensign Midget 55?
The Ensign brand was used by the British manufacturer Houghton, under which the Midget series of compact folding cameras was sold.