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Kunik Petie (handbag)

The Kunik Petie (handbag) is a subminiature camera concealed within a woman's handbag, a novelty subminiature format produced in the mid-20th century. Its positioning was as a disguised camera novelty rather than a general-purpose photographic tool, sold to collectors of unusual subminiature equipment.

Kunik Petie (handbag) examples appear at UK auction only rarely, so a current market price in 2026 is hard to pin down with precision. The single hammer result on file is £575 at Christie's in 1999 — a wholesale saleroom figure rather than a retail asking price — which gives a starting reference for what one is worth, though condition of the handbag housing and completeness of the camera fittings will heavily influence what a comparable example sells for today.

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
Jun 1999 £575 Christie's