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Houghton Ensign Double-8 |
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Photos by Jacques Bratières text by Jacques Bratières. From the collection of Jacques Bratières. Last update 2020-04-12 par Eric Borel.
Manufactured or assembled in United Kingdom from (Circa) 1935 to (After) 1935.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 15407
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Chronology of cameras Houghton
The Ensign Double 8 has been probably designed by the Swedish designer Magnus Niell as the Ensignette or the Ensign Midget with which it shares many ideas. It has a focusing system, an adjustment of shutter speeds and apertures and a metal depth of field table engraved on the back. The tiny viewfinder is orientable. The trigger is above the lens behind the front plate.
The decor is stylish with a neat facade, a covering made of fabric patterned with a false perspective and a curious nickel plated locking mechanism. A true embossed leather pouch helps protecting the camera after it has been folded (Double 8 is then 2 cm thick).
Interesting links or bibliography :
 Photo-Revue de 1936 |
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