The Houghton Holborn Ilex No.8 DeLuxe is an early British plate camera produced by the London maker Houghton, dating from the era when wooden bodies and brass-bound fittings were standard for hand-and-stand work. It was positioned as an upper-tier model in the Holborn Ilex series, with the DeLuxe designation indicating finer finish than the base No.8.

Sales data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £375 in March 2023 is the only verified reference point, and as a wholesale saleroom figure it sits below typical retail asking prices. With just one data point there is no reliable median or range to quote in 2026, and the worth of any given example today will swing widely with cosmetic condition, completeness of plate holders, and shutter function.