Sakura Seiki Co. Petal (8 corners)
The Sakura Seiki Petal (8 corners) is a Japanese subminiature camera, an octagonal-bodied design from a small post-war Japanese maker. It is one of the smallest production cameras ever made, aimed at the novelty and miniature-camera market rather than serious photography.
With only a single recorded UK auction hammer result, the Sakura Petal is an extremely thin market: the one documented sale fetched £550 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission). Today values for an authentic eight-cornered Petal sit broadly around that figure, but condition, completeness of the original case, and provenance can move what one is worth significantly in either direction.
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: May 2005
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2005 | EUR 550 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24730) Title: Sakura Seiki Petal
Description:
subminiature camera for 6 exposures on round sheet film, rare version with octagonal body Estimate: EUR 800 - EUR 900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sakura Seiki Petal (8 corners) worth today?
On the basis of the only recorded UK auction result, an 8-corner Petal sells for around £550 hammer, though with so few data points the true value of any individual example depends heavily on condition and completeness.
How much does a Petal subminiature camera sell for at auction?
The single verified UK hammer price on file is £550, which is the best available reference for what this model is worth in the wholesale auction market.
Why is the price so variable?
Sales are infrequent and the octagonal variant is rarer than the round version, so each appearance can set its own price depending on bidder interest, originality, and whether the case is included.