Ensign Box-Form

1909

2 ¼ A

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

Lens:

f11 rapid achromat.

Shutter:

Sector T & I. Everset.

Construction:

Wood covered in leatherette.

Format:

12, 2 ¼" x 2 ¼" exposures on Ensign 2 ¼A (117) roll-film.

Focusing:

None.

Attributes:

Reflecting finder. Film advance indicated by red window.

With:

Case with Ensign name on clasp.

The Ensign Box-Form was made in several sizes this model being the smallest, they probably replaced the Scout range.

References & Notes:

BJA 1910, pp. 293, 689. Ensign Handbook c. 1914, p. 56. Ensign Handbook 1922, p. 56.

Ensign Box-Form

1909

2 ¼ B, Early version

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

Image of Ensign Box-Form 2 ¼ B, Early version

Lens:

f11 rapid achromat. Three apertures on sliding plate.

Shutter:

Sector T & I. Everset.

Construction:

Wood covered in leatherette.

Format:

8, 2 ¼" x 3 ¼" exposures on Ensign 2 ¼B (120) roll-film.

Focusing:

None.

Attributes:

Two reflecting finders. Film advance indicated by red window.

Box Ensign

2 ¼ B

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

Lens:

f11 rapid achromat.

Shutter:

Sector T & I. Everset.

Construction:

Fibreboard covered in leatherette.

Format:

8, 2 ¼" x 3 ¼" exposures on Ensign 2 ¼B (120) roll-film.

Focusing:

None.

Attributes:

Two reflecting finders. Frame finder. Film advance indicated by red window.

Identification:

Houghton-Butcher Manufacturing Co imprint on door.

With:

Lens cap on cord. Case.

Box Ensign

2 ¼ B

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

Lens:

Meniscus. Three stops on sliding plate.

Shutter:

Sector T & I. Everset.

Construction:

Fibreboard covered in leatherette.

Format:

8, 2 ¼" x 3 ¼" exposures on Ensign 2 ¼B (120) roll-film.

Focusing:

None.

Attributes:

Two reflecting finders. Frame finder. Film advance indicated by red window.

With:

Instructions, box.

The Box-Form model was re-named Box Ensign in 1922, by 1926 the camera was changed from side loading to the more conventional rear loading. The new rear loading model was available with either a meniscus or rapid rectilinear lens. Portrait lenses were available for 3' or 6' focus with the meniscus and 2' 6" or 4' 6" with the rapid rectilinear lens. A tripod attachment was also available. Two sizes were produced - 2 ¼ B for 2 ¼" x 3 ¼" and 2 ½ for 2 ½"x 4 ¼" images.

References & Notes:

Ensign Handbook 1921. Ensign Handbook 1922. Ensign Cat. 1926.

Company Details:

Houghton

Early Photography

Ensign Box-Form

1909

2 ¼ A

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

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Ensign Box-Form

1909

2 ¼ B, Early version

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

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Box Ensign

2 ¼ B

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

Lens:

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Box Ensign

2 ¼ B

Houghtons Ltd

London

England

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