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Kodak Petite 'Lightning Bolt'

The Kodak Petite is a small folding vest-pocket-format camera produced by Kodak in the early 20th century. The 'Lightning Bolt' refers to the decorative geometric Art Deco pattern applied to the bellows and enamelled body panels, marketed as a fashion-conscious variant aimed at style-led buyers when new.

Collector demand for the decorated Petite variants is driven by the condition of the coloured enamel and bellows artwork rather than mechanical performance. The single UK auction hammer result on record is £132 from May 2005, so a current value or price in today's market cannot be reliably established from the available data — what a Kodak Petite 'Lightning Bolt' sells for at saleroom level will depend heavily on cosmetic condition and which colourway is offered.

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
May 2005 EUR 132 Leitz Auction