Houghton Victo (Triple Victo)
The Houghton Victo, sometimes referred to as the Triple Victo, is a folding plate camera produced by the British maker Houghton. It is a wood-and-leather field camera intended for sheet film or plate use, dating from the early twentieth century when Houghton was one of Britain's principal camera manufacturers.
Sales evidence is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £88 in October 2024 is the only data point on record, so today's value sits around that level rather than across a meaningful range. As an auction-hammer figure it reflects wholesale saleroom pricing before commission, and retail asking prices from dealers can run higher. With only one tracked sale, what a Houghton Victo is worth in 2026 depends heavily on completeness, bellows condition, and whether plate holders are included.
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: October 2024
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Oct 2024 | £88 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 73) Title: Houghton's "The Victo" Self-Erecting Half Plate Camera Body.
Description:
Houghton's "The Victo" Triple Extension Self-Erecting Plate Camera Body. With slight damage to the underside veneer and slight corrosion to brass ... read more |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Houghton Victo worth today?
On the limited evidence available, a Houghton Victo sells for around £88 at UK auction, based on a single hammer result from October 2024.
How much does a Houghton Triple Victo sell for at auction?
The one tracked UK auction hammer price for a Triple Victo is £88, so the current market value sits near that figure, with condition and the presence of original plate holders being the main price drivers.
Is the Houghton Victo a collectible camera?
It has interest among collectors of early British folding plate cameras, but the thin sales record means its price level is not yet firmly established.