Search 0
11,494  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTSNEW
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1238310
FOR SALE
£290
Email Phone
Save
Ww1 Ticka Pocket Spy Camera
For sale by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
for sale €339     $368
£290
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2021
Browse dealers 81 items
Id #SA1238310
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Ww1 Ticka Pocket Spy Camera

1900 - 1920
Description

Here we have a rare 'Ticka' pocket spy camera designed by Houghtons, London in 1905 and made to resemble a pocket watch it was also used by the military in WW1 - it used 17.5mm roll film cartridges that could be loaded in daylight and produced 25 16 x 22mm photos, the camera's meniscus lens was mounted in the 'watch winding mechanism'

Size: 55mm diameter.

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Ticka Pocket Watch Camera to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238310
Dealers Internal Reference
8736
Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description
Here we have a rare 'Ticka' pocket spy camera designed by Houghtons, London in 1905 and made to resemble a pocket watch it was also used by the military in WW1 - it used 17.
“
5mm roll film cartridges that could be loaded in daylight and produced 25 16 x 22mm photos, the camera's meniscus lens was mounted in the 'watch winding mechanism'.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Size: 55mm diameter.

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Ticka Pocket Watch Camera to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238310
Dealers Internal Ref
8736
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing.
1 / 6
Archive I A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing.

Ww1 Ticka Pocket Spy Camera

Archive II A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing. View II
Archive III A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing. View III
Archive IV A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing. View IV
Archive V A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing. View V
Archive VI A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing. View VI
Enlarged Archival View
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
Location
26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified Since Nov 2021
Items For Sale 81
Items Sold 659
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Verified Since Nov 2021
View Dealer Info
Location: 26 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6AA, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/terrierantiques
Verified
Nov 2021
For Sale
81
Sold
659
A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing.
WW1 Ticka Pocket Spy Camera
Ref: SA1238310
A nickel-plated Edwardian Ticka spy camera designed in the form of a pocket watch with a top-mounted viewfinder and engraved casing.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCameras
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialNickel, Brass, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPocket watch casing, Top-mounted viewfinder, Engraved monogram, Knurled winding knob

This Edwardian pocket spy camera, dating from 1900, takes the form of a pocket watch with a silver-coloured nickel-plated and brass finish. The cylindrical body includes a top-mounted glass viewfinder, an engraved monogram on the cover, a knurled winding knob showing patches of rust and wear, and a small metal pin projecting from the rim. The casing measures 55 mm in diameter. Suitable for display on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study, the piece integrates smoothly into an interior collection of scientific instruments, militaria, or antique curiosities. The object stands upright on a flat surface, showing clear signs of age on the metallic surfaces and hardware while retaining its compact, watch-like mechanical construction.

FAQs

Introduced in the early twentieth century by Houghtons Ltd, the Ticka camera was a subminiature camera engineered in the form of a pocket watch to allow discreet photography.

These devices were typically constructed with nickel-plated brass or steel casings, internal brass clockwork-style film advance mechanisms, and glass optical elements.

Authentic examples feature stamped manufacturer markings by Houghtons Ltd on the casing, correct proportions matching early 1900s pocket watches, and a top-mounted detachable or fixed drop-down viewfinder.

Small mechanical antiques are best displayed on glass shelf displays, within shadow boxes, or on dark wood surfaces alongside historical books and scientific instruments.

Clean the metal surface gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can wear away nickel plating, and store in low-humidity environments to prevent surface oxidisation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories