Houghton Ensign Half Plate Camera

[Stephen Michael Barnett]

On it’s way to me is a Houghton Ensign Timber and brass hall plate camera. It was sold by Harrington’s in Australia . I am keen to get more information about this marque and type. I have found some links already.

Been thinking about a wooden tripod to suit but very expensive it seems.

Hoping for information about the camera etc.

[Paul Kay]

Some company history here: http://www.earlyphotography.co.uk/site/companies1.html#H The info says that Ensign was registered as a trademark in 1902. You might like to look at the Sanderson models here: http://www.earlyphotography.co.uk/site/entry_C473.html Tripods vary in price and can be found quite cheaply at auctions but shipping can be expensive.

[Paul Kay]

The other organisation which may have someone looking into Houghton cameras is here: https://www.pccgb.net/members_research.html

[Stephen Michael Barnett]

Thanks Paul for your kind replies to my query.

Paul Kay said:

The other organisation which may have someone looking into Houghton cameras is here: https://www.pccgb.net/members_research.html

[Tony Richards]

Hi,
Looking at the Wood and Brass website.
I'd take a guess at a Hougton Triple Vitco.

http://www.woodandbrass.co.uk/detail.php?cat_num=0013

Let us know when it arrives.

Tony