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Houghton Triple Victo

The Houghton Triple Victo is a British-made folding plate camera from the early twentieth century, produced by the London maker Houghton. It was a mid-tier folding field camera aimed at amateur plate photographers of its era.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Triple Victo have sat in a narrow band of roughly £80–£100, with the two recorded wholesale results giving a median around £90. Today the model sells for modest sums at saleroom level, and condition of the bellows, shutter and woodwork has a direct bearing on what it is worth.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: October 2025

Date Price Value GBP Source
Oct 2025 £101 £80 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Jul 2025 £126 £100 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Aug 2023 £80 £80 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Oct 2017 £144 £120 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jul 2016 £110 £110 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive)
Nov 2006 £120 £100 🇬🇧 Christie's
Sep 2004 £71 £59 🇬🇧 Christie's
May 2004 £120 £120 🇬🇧 Bonhams
Jan 2001 £176 £150 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov -0001 £150 — 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Houghton Triple Victo worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Houghton Triple Victo is worth in the region of £80 to £100, depending on completeness and cosmetic condition.

How much does a Houghton Triple Victo sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer prices sit between £80 and £101, so most examples sell for under £110 before buyer's premium.

What affects the value of a Triple Victo?

Intact bellows, a working shutter, original plate holders and clean woodwork are the main factors that lift the price above the lower end of the range.

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