Kodak Brownie Camera (1900 type)
The Kodak Brownie (1900 type) is a roll-film box camera introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1900 as the first model in the long-running Brownie line. Sold at a low price point when new, it was aimed at the mass amateur market and helped popularise snapshot photography.
Sales data for this earliest Brownie type is thin: a single UK auction hammer record of £190 from 2006 is the only data point available, so a reliable current value range cannot be quoted for 2026. Because that figure is a saleroom (wholesale) hammer result rather than a dealer asking price, retail values today may differ, and condition, completeness of the original box, and presence of the leather strap heavily influence what the camera 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: November 2006
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 190 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15240) Title: Brownie Camera (1900 type)
Description:
for exposures 2 1/4 x 2 1/4", printed inside the camera "Brownie Camera", handle added later, developing instructions pasted to the bottom of the camera. An early version of an historically important camera. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 200 - EUR 300 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Brownie (1900 type) worth today?
Auction data is very limited, but one UK hammer result of £190 has been recorded; current value will depend heavily on condition and completeness.
How much does a Kodak Brownie (1900 type) sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction hammer price in our records is £190, achieved in 2006 — too few data points to quote a reliable range.
What affects the price of an early Brownie?
Originality of the cardboard body covering, presence of the original box and instructions, and working shutter are the main factors that lift the price a buyer will pay.