Houghton Holborn Ilex No.8 DeLuxe
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.
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: March 2023
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| Mar 2023 | £375 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 466) Title: A Houghton Holborn Ilex No.8 DeLuxe 3¼×4¼'' Falling Plate Camera
Description:
1905/06, with Taylor, Taylor & Hobson Cooke Series III f/4.5 5.07" lens, body, G-VG, some clasps do not fix shut, lens, G-VG, Ilex shutter working, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2018 | £840 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1327) Title: A Houghton Holborn Ilex No.8 DeLuxe 3¼×4¼'' Falling Plate Camera
Description:
1905/06, with Taylor, Taylor & Hobson Cooke Series III f/4.5 5.1" lens, body, VG, lens, VG, shutter working, some light internal haze, complete with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Holborn Ilex No.8 DeLuxe worth today?
The only verified UK auction sale on file is £375 (hammer) in 2023, so a single clean example can sell for around that figure, but with one data point the value is best treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Houghton Holborn Ilex No.8 DeLuxe sell for at auction?
Recorded UK saleroom evidence shows one hammer price of £375; without further comparables it is not possible to give a reliable price range.
What affects the value of this camera?
Condition of the bellows, leather, lens, and shutter, plus the presence of original plate holders and case, are the main factors that move the price up or down.