Houghton Ensign Multex (No.0, Ross Xpres 1.9/53mm)
The Houghton Ensign Multex No.0 is a British-made compact folding camera fitted here with a Ross Xpres 53mm f/1.9 lens. It is a small-format rollfilm camera from the pre-war era, positioned at the higher end of Houghton's Ensign range when introduced.
Auction data for this specific Multex No.0 with the Ross Xpres f/1.9 configuration is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result is £705 at Christie's in 2001, so any sense of what one is worth today rests on a single saleroom data point rather than a established range. Because hammer prices reflect wholesale levels achieved in the saleroom (excluding commission), retail asking prices from specialist dealers will typically sit higher. Buyers should treat the £705 figure as indicative only, with current value heavily dependent on lens condition and completeness.
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: July 2001
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jul 2001 | £705 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 347) Title: ENSIGN MULTEX CAMERA NO. H21537
Description:
ENSIGN MULTEX CAMERA NO. H21537 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Ensign Multex No.0 with Ross Xpres f/1.9 worth?
On the only recorded UK auction sale, an example sold for £705 hammer at Christie's; with just one data point, today's value is best treated as a guide rather than a firm price.
How much does an Ensign Multex sell for at auction?
This particular Ross Xpres f/1.9 variant has a recorded hammer price of £705, but with so few sales the realistic price for a clean example today could fall either side of that figure depending on condition.
Why is the Ross Xpres 1.9/53mm version more desirable?
The f/1.9 Ross Xpres is the fastest lens option offered on the Multex and is comparatively scarce, which is the main reason this configuration commands a premium over slower-lensed examples.