Houghton Ensignette No.2
The Houghton Ensignette No.2 is a British-made strut-folding rollfilm camera, a larger sibling within the early 20th-century Ensignette range produced for compact, pocketable use.
Sales evidence for the Ensignette No.2 is thin: a single UK auction-hammer result from November 2002 records a price of £705, and no later saleroom data is available to establish a current range or median in today's market. Buyers researching what an Ensignette No.2 is worth should treat that figure as a historic reference point rather than a guide to what the camera 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: November 2002
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2002 | £705 | Christie's | |
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Auction: PHOTOGRAPHS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 406) Title: Ensignette No. 2 no. 7260
Description:
Ensignette No. 2 no. 7260 Estimate: £600 - £900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Ensignette No.2 worth today?
With only one recorded UK auction-hammer sale (£705 in 2002) and no recent results, a reliable current value cannot be quoted; condition, completeness and originality will drive any price achieved.
How much does a Houghton Ensignette No.2 sell for at auction?
The single verified saleroom result on file is £705 hammer, but this is a historic data point and does not establish a present-day price range.
Is the Ensignette No.2 a usable camera?
It is a rollfilm folding camera, so usability depends on shutter function, bellows or covering integrity, and the availability of a film format that fits the original spool.