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Kodak Vest Pocket Rainbow Hawk-Eye

The Kodak Vest Pocket Rainbow Hawk-Eye is a small folding roll-film camera from the early 20th century, sized to slip into a pocket. It belonged to Kodak's budget-friendly Hawk-Eye line and was offered in coloured body finishes, which is the origin of the "Rainbow" designation.

Auction interest sits at the entry level of the collectable folding-camera market: the only verified UK saleroom record to hand is a £62 hammer price from January 2026, so today's working value at auction sits around the low-to-mid £60s. Because that is a single hammer result rather than retail, what a Vest Pocket Rainbow Hawk-Eye is worth in the current auction market can swing materially with body colour, condition of the leatherette, and whether the original box is present.

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Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: January 2026

Date Price Value GBP Source Variant
Jan 2026 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kodak Vest Pocket Rainbow Hawk-Eye worth today?

On the single recent UK auction record available, one sold for £62 hammer in January 2026, which is the most reliable current value reference.

How much does a Vest Pocket Rainbow Hawk-Eye sell for at auction?

Recent saleroom evidence puts the price at around £62, though coloured-finish folding Kodaks can sell for more when the leatherette is bright and unworn.

Does body colour affect the value?

Yes — the "Rainbow" name refers to the coloured coverings, and rarer or better-preserved colours typically command a premium over plainer examples.