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Coronet Midget black

The Coronet Midget is a small Bakelite subminiature camera made in Birmingham, England in the 1930s, taking exposures on rollfilm in a compact moulded body. It was sold as an inexpensive novelty camera and is now collected primarily for its design and colour variants rather than for photographic use.

At UK auction the black Coronet Midget has been a modest performer, with recent hammer prices clustering in the mid-£50s — specifically £55 and £56 in the two most recent recorded sales. Today the black variant typically sells for less than the rarer coloured versions (blue, green, red and brown), which tend to attract collector premiums, so the £55–£56 band is a fair guide to what a black example is worth at saleroom level in 2026.

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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: October 2024

Date Price Source
Oct 2024 £90 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £55 Harper Field Auctions
Jun 2023 £56 Flints Auctions
Mar 1998 £74 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Coronet Midget in black worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results for the black Coronet Midget have been £55 and £56, so around £55 is a reasonable guide to current value for a clean example.

How much does a black Coronet Midget sell for at auction?

The two most recent recorded UK sales were £55 in February 2024 and £56 in June 2023, indicating a consistent price level in the mid-£50s.

Is the black Midget worth less than the coloured versions?

Yes — the black Coronet Midget is the most common colour and generally fetches a lower price than the blue, green, red or brown variants, which are scarcer and more sought after by collectors.

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