Lot Essay
The previous silver-plated Ticka camera was sold at Christie's South Kensington in Cameras and photographic equipment, 30 November 1978, lot 240. This camera bears a hallmark of the same date.
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HOUGHTONS LTD., London
A 15 x 22mm. silver-plated Ticka camera with top-plate engraved Ticka. Patented in most countries. Houghtons Limited London, individual parts hallmarked London 1906, lens cap attached to body by chain, Time and Instantaneous shutter and interior with printed cardboard label "Ticka" an ever ready waistcoat pocket camera. Patented throughout the world".
A 15 x 22mm. silver-plated Ticka camera with top-plate engraved Ticka. Patented in most countries. Houghtons Limited London, individual parts hallmarked London 1906, lens cap attached to body by chain, Time and Instantaneous shutter and interior with printed cardboard label "Ticka" an ever ready waistcoat pocket camera. Patented throughout the world".