Toko Photoco. Cyclops (Binocular)
The Toko Photoco. Cyclops is a binocular-style camera, an unusual subminiature design that concealed a camera within a binocular housing. It is a niche collector item rather than a general-purpose photographic tool.
Public auction data for the Cyclops is sparse: a single recorded UK auction hammer result from 1998 sold at £440, which sits well outside typical user-camera territory and reflects the wholesale saleroom level rather than retail pricing. With only one historical data point, today's market value is difficult to pin down, and what a Cyclops sells for now would depend heavily on condition, completeness and specialist collector demand. Anyone trying to gauge what one is worth should treat the figure as indicative only.
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 1998
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 1998 | £437 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 336) Title: Cyclops combined binocular/camera
Description:
Cyclops combined binocular/camera Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Toko Photoco. Cyclops worth?
Reference data is limited to a single UK auction hammer result of £440, so any current value estimate carries significant uncertainty and depends on condition and completeness.
How much does a Toko Photoco. Cyclops sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK saleroom hammer price in our data is £440, achieved at Christie's; with just one data point, the current price range cannot be reliably stated.
Is the Cyclops a rare camera?
Yes — binocular-disguised cameras are a specialist collector category, and the scarcity of recorded sales reflects how infrequently examples appear on the open market.