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Ensignette 1907

€99 EUR
Enseignette  |  SKU: A68W3904IP

Ensignette 1907 – Vintage Folding Camera (Patent 28464, Houghtons Ltd.)


Description:
The Ensignette is an early 20th-century pocket folding camera, patented in 1907 (Patent No. 28464) by Houghtons Ltd. in London. This elegant, compact camera was designed for Ensign roll film and was one of the earliest truly portable cameras of its time. Its all-metal construction and simple folding mechanism make it a beautiful example of pre-WWI photographic engineering, highly collectible today.


Key Features:

  • Brand: Houghtons Ltd. (UK)

  • Model: Ensignette (1907)

  • Patent: No. 28464

  • Format: Ensign roll film (approx. 3×4 cm images)

  • Lens: Simple meniscus lens

  • Shutter: Single or dual speed mechanical shutter

  • Body: Nickel-plated or lacquered brass, folding struts

  • Viewfinder: Simple flip-up finder

  • Pocket-sized and very lightweight

  • One of the earliest mass-market folding cameras


Condition:
Used – Collectible condition.
Camera shows signs of age consistent with its vintage (over 115 years old). Mechanism folds and unfolds properly. Lens and shutter untested. Best suited as a display piece or collector’s item, not intended for practical use without extensive restoration.


What’s Included:

  • Ensignette Folding Camera (1907)


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Warranty & Returns Info

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  • Condition
    Used - Good condition

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Worldwide Insured & Tracked Shipping

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Warranty

New Equipment: 2 year warranty.
Used Equipment: 6 month warranty.

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Enseignette

Ensignette 1907

€99 EUR

Ensignette 1907 – Vintage Folding Camera (Patent 28464, Houghtons Ltd.)


Description:
The Ensignette is an early 20th-century pocket folding camera, patented in 1907 (Patent No. 28464) by Houghtons Ltd. in London. This elegant, compact camera was designed for Ensign roll film and was one of the earliest truly portable cameras of its time. Its all-metal construction and simple folding mechanism make it a beautiful example of pre-WWI photographic engineering, highly collectible today.


Key Features:


Condition:
Used – Collectible condition.
Camera shows signs of age consistent with its vintage (over 115 years old). Mechanism folds and unfolds properly. Lens and shutter untested. Best suited as a display piece or collector’s item, not intended for practical use without extensive restoration.


What’s Included:

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