Kiev Vanity Set (Vega 2, spy)
The Kiev Vanity Set built around the Vega 2 is a Soviet-era subminiature outfit, with the camera disguised within a cosmetics-style case for covert use. It belongs to the small format of Kiev's spy-camera lineage rather than the brand's better-known 35mm rangefinder line.
Sales data for this set is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £600 from 2014 is the only reference point on file, so today's value should be treated as indicative rather than a current market price. Because hammer figures are wholesale levels achieved at saleroom level and exclude buyer's premium, dealer asking prices for a complete, presentable example would typically sit higher than this benchmark.
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: November 2014
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30941) Title: Kiev Vanity Set
Description:
Vega 2 camera concealed as a leather covered vanity set, probably not an authentic spy outfit, still a very interesting camera Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kiev Vanity Set (Vega 2, spy) worth today?
On the only UK auction record we hold, a complete set sold for £600 at hammer in 2014; with just one data point, current value is best confirmed against fresh comparable sales.
How much does a Kiev Vega 2 spy vanity set sell for at auction?
The recorded price is £600 hammer, excluding buyer's premium, for a set sold in the UK auction market.
Why is the price range so uncertain?
Only one verified sale underpins the figure, so the listed price reflects a single result rather than a tested market range.