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Bolsey Corp. Bolsey 8

The Bolsey 8 is a subminiature dual-purpose camera capable of shooting both 8mm motion picture film and single still frames on the same stock. It was introduced in the 1950s and positioned as a compact hybrid intended to combine cine and still photography in one pocketable body.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Bolsey 8 have ranged from roughly £86 to £260, with a median near £160 across the recorded sales. The market is thin and condition-sensitive, so in today's saleroom examples with working shutters, clean optics and original accessories tend to sell for the upper end of that range, while incomplete or non-functional bodies are worth considerably less.

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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2005 EUR 280 Leitz Auction
May 2005 £156 Christie's
Nov 2004 £262 Christie's
May 2004 £155 Christie's
Jul 2001 £258 Christie's
Nov 1998 £86 Christie's

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