Houghton Ensign Cameo Analogue camera
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Houghton Ensign Cameo folding plate camera, good physical condition, not tested, circa 1930–1940, with a Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f=105mm lens.
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Houghton Ensign Cameo Folding Plate Camera (ca. 1927–1938) – Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f=105mm
For sale: a beautiful and characterful Houghton Ensign Cameo folding plate camera, produced between circa 1927 and 1938 in England.
This classic bellows camera has a leather-coated wooden body with a solid metal front plate, which provides a beautiful combination of craftsmanship and industrial precision from the interwar period.
The camera is equipped with a high-quality Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f=105mm lens – one of the most highly regarded lenses from that period, known for its sharpness and fine image rendering.
state
- The camera is in good condition considering its age (almost 100 years old).
- The leatherwork is neat and adheres well
- The wooden body is solid.
- The metal front shows light, normal signs of wear.
- The bellows look good (no visible cracks upon inspection)
The camera has not been tested with film or photographic plates and is sold as a collectible or decorative item.
A particularly beautiful specimen that fits perfectly in a collection of early British cameras or as a decorative object with a historical appearance.
The photos are an integral part of the auction and provide a clear picture of the condition of the camera.
Houghton Ensign Cameo Folding Plate Camera (ca. 1927–1938) – Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f=105mm
For sale: a beautiful and characterful Houghton Ensign Cameo folding plate camera, produced between circa 1927 and 1938 in England.
This classic bellows camera has a leather-coated wooden body with a solid metal front plate, which provides a beautiful combination of craftsmanship and industrial precision from the interwar period.
The camera is equipped with a high-quality Zeiss Tessar 1:4.5 f=105mm lens – one of the most highly regarded lenses from that period, known for its sharpness and fine image rendering.
state
- The camera is in good condition considering its age (almost 100 years old).
- The leatherwork is neat and adheres well
- The wooden body is solid.
- The metal front shows light, normal signs of wear.
- The bellows look good (no visible cracks upon inspection)
The camera has not been tested with film or photographic plates and is sold as a collectible or decorative item.
A particularly beautiful specimen that fits perfectly in a collection of early British cameras or as a decorative object with a historical appearance.
The photos are an integral part of the auction and provide a clear picture of the condition of the camera.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Houghton
Model/ type nr
Ensign Cameo
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
Film type
3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
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