Coronet Midget blue 'Umbrella'
The Coronet Midget is a small Bakelite subminiature camera produced in the UK in the 1930s, taking pictures on rollfilm in a compact moulded body. The 'Umbrella' refers to a promotional variant tied to an umbrella-related branding, and the blue colourway sits among the rarer finishes Coronet offered alongside the more common black examples.
Sales data for the blue 'Umbrella' Midget is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result on record reached £2,400 in 2008, a wholesale saleroom figure that excludes commission. With only one data point, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a reliable median, and condition, original box and colour authenticity drive what a clean example sells for at auction.
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 | |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 2,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17683) Title: Coronet Midget Blue with Umbrella
Description:
the most rare Midget in very fine condition, mounted on the grip of an umbrella, very rare original outfit Estimate: EUR 2,500 - EUR 3,000 |
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