Ensign Multex Model 0
The Ensign Multex Model 0 is a British-made compact folding camera produced by the Ensign brand (Houghton-Butcher, London) in the late 1930s. It is the smallest body in the Multex series and was positioned as a precision-built strut-folding camera for serious amateurs.
At UK auction the Multex Model 0 is highly condition- and variant-sensitive: hammer prices (wholesale, before commission) over recent years span roughly £150 to £31,000, with a median around £600. As of 2026 a typical clean working example sells for a few hundred pounds, while one exceptional saleroom result of £31,250 in 2024 shows that rare variants or outstanding examples can be worth dramatically more than the norm.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Nov 2025 | £420 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 65) Title: An Ensign Multex Model 0 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
An Ensign Multex Model 0 Rangefinder Camera, serial no H 21385, shutter working in fast speeds, very sluggish in slow speeds, no dual image visable |
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| Sep 2024 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 143) Title: An Ensign Multex Model 0 Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number H21782, body F-G, shutter works but speeds not accurate, no lens. |
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| Sep 2024 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 144) Title: An Ensign Multex Model 0 Rangefinder Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number H21067, body F-G, shutter not working, no lens. |
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| May 2024 | £31,250 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 240) Title: An Ensign Multex Model 0 Rangefinder Camera
Description:
1937-38, chrome, serial no. H21317, with Ross Xpres f/1.9 53mm lens, chrome, serial no. 139354, body, G-VG, shutter working, infinity pin replaced, |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 4,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40302) Title: Ensign Multex Model 0 with Ross Xpress 2.9/53mm
Description:
Uncommon British camera with coupled rangefinder, for 14 exposures 3x4cm on 127 film, in very good cosmetic condition, with Ross Xpres 2.9/53mm no.139516, very good lenses, with original front lens cap and ever ready case Estimate: EUR 5,200 - EUR 5,600 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35189) Title: Ensign Multex Model 0
Description:
uncommon British camera with coupled rangefinder, for 14 exposures 3x4cm on 127 film, with Multar Anast. 3.5/50mm no.140616, everready case, in excellent condition Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| May 2000 | £152 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 399) Title: Ensign Multex model.O no. H21572
Description:
Ensign Multex model.O no. H21572 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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