Kodak Boy Scout (Vest Pocket, olive)
The Kodak Boy Scout (Vest Pocket, olive) is a small folding roll-film camera produced by Kodak in an olive-green finish marketed to members of the Boy Scout movement. It belongs to Kodak's Vest Pocket line of compact folding cameras introduced in the early 20th century, positioned as an affordable, pocketable camera for young users.
UK auction evidence for this model is thin: a single hammer result of £81 in January 2026 is the only data point on file, so any sense of what one is worth today rests on that lone sale. Because that figure is a wholesale auction price rather than a retail asking price, dealer-listed examples can sell for noticeably more, and condition of the olive covering and bellows materially affects what a Boy Scout Vest Pocket sells for.
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 | |
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| Jan 2026 | £81 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 385) Title: A Boy Scout Kodak Vest Pocket Camera
Description:
green body with green trim, G, green shutter standard, green bellows, "Be Prepared" Fleur de Lys crest on casing, shutter working, with matching |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Boy Scout Vest Pocket (olive) worth?
Based on the single UK auction record on file, one example sold for £81 at hammer in early 2026, so that figure is the only firm guide to current value.
How much does a Kodak Boy Scout Vest Pocket sell for at auction?
The one tracked UK saleroom result is £81; with so few data points, the price a given example sells for can vary widely depending on the condition of the olive finish and bellows.
Is the olive Boy Scout version rarer than the standard Vest Pocket?
The olive-green Boy Scout livery is a scout-market variant of the Vest Pocket line and is less commonly seen than the standard black version, which is why collectors typically pay a premium for clean coloured examples.