Houghton Watch Pocket Carbine
The Houghton Watch Pocket Carbine is an early British folding camera produced by the London-based Houghton firm. It belongs to the compact roll-film and plate-camera tradition of the early twentieth century, designed to fold flat enough to be carried in a pocket.
Sales data for the Watch Pocket Carbine is extremely thin: the only verified UK auction hammer result on file is a single Christie's sale at £70 in 2001, so any current price guidance is indicative rather than firm. As of today, comparable early Houghton folders tend to sell for modest sums at saleroom level, and what a Watch Pocket Carbine is worth now will depend heavily on bellows condition, completeness and cosmetic state. Buyers asking how much one sells for should treat the £70 figure as a historical reference point rather than a reliable current market value.
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.
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| May 2005 | £96 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND OPTICAL TOYS INCLUDING (Lot 321) Title: Watch Pocket Carbine No. 12 no. D5561
Description:
Watch Pocket Carbine No. 12 no. D5561 Estimate: £80 - £120 |
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| Jul 2001 | £70 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 382) Title: Watch Pocket Carbine No.6 no. D4250
Description:
Watch Pocket Carbine No.6 no. D4250 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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