Houghton Victo Superbe
The Houghton Victo Superbe is a folding plate camera from the British maker Houghton, sold in the early twentieth century. It belongs to the era of wood-and-leather folding cameras designed for glass plate photography.
Sales data for the Victo Superbe is extremely thin: a single Christie's hammer result from 2001 recorded £188 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). With no recent UK auction activity to draw on, a current 2026 price or value range cannot be reliably stated, and what a Victo Superbe sells for today will depend heavily on completeness and cosmetic condition when one does surface.
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 | £188 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 430) Title: Superbe-Victo field camera
Description:
Superbe-Victo field camera Estimate: £140 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Victo Superbe worth today?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £188 from a 2001 Christie's sale, so a current worth cannot be established with confidence; condition and completeness will drive any future price.
How much does a Houghton Victo Superbe sell for at auction?
Evidence is limited to a single £188 hammer result, which suggests the model trades at modest collector prices rather than at the level of headline British folding cameras.
Is the Houghton Victo Superbe a usable camera?
It is a plate-format folding camera, so practical use today requires working bellows, a functioning shutter and access to plate holders or a roll-film back, all of which should be checked before purchase.