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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.

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: January 2026

Date Price Source
Jan 2026 £62 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £69 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £62 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £69 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.