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Brinkert Spy Camera

The Brinkert Spy Camera is a subminiature concealment-style camera, a category of compact devices designed for discreet picture-taking rather than general photography. It appears infrequently on the UK collector market, where interest centres on rarity and historical curiosity rather than working use.

With only a single recorded UK auction result to reference, the Brinkert Spy Camera sold for £360 at hammer in 2007, and that figure remains the only firm guide to what one is worth today in 2026. Because the sample is so thin, current value at saleroom level should be treated as indicative only, and condition, completeness and provenance will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.

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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.

Prices updated: May 2013

Date Price Source
May 2013 EUR 160 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
Nov 2005 EUR 360 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Brinkert Spy Camera worth?

The only recorded UK auction sale, in 2007, achieved a hammer price of £360, which is the sole reliable price reference for this model.

How much does a Brinkert Spy Camera sell for at auction?

Based on the limited data available, expect a price in the region of the £360 hammer result previously recorded, though scarcity means individual sales can vary widely.

Is the Brinkert Spy Camera a usable camera or a collector's item?

It trades almost entirely as a collector's curiosity, since parts and service for obscure subminiature cameras are not commercially available.

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