Kodak Century Universal
The Kodak Century Universal is a large-format view camera produced under the Century name, a brand absorbed by Kodak in the early twentieth century. It was positioned as a studio and field camera for sheet film photography rather than a consumer product.
Sales data for the Century Universal is extremely thin: the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file is £800 from 2002, so a current price band cannot be drawn with confidence. Today, what one of these cameras is worth at saleroom level depends heavily on completeness of the bellows, ground glass and lens board, and any modern figure should be treated as indicative until further hammer prices accumulate.
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 2002
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2002 | EUR 800 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 1 (Lot AI_1_21391) Title: EASTMAN CO, USA UNIVERSAL KODAK
Description:
18x24cm, wide angle copying camera, wood body, plaque inscribed Supplied Norman Studios Pentre Rhonda, ground glass focusing screen, Carl Zeiss, Jena Protar lens no. 1328717 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Century Universal worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record on file, a Century Universal sold for £800 at hammer, but with only one data point a reliable current value or price range cannot be quoted.
How much does a Kodak Century Universal sell for at auction?
The available sales history shows one hammer price of £800; further results would be needed to establish a typical selling price.
Is the Kodak Century Universal a film camera?
Yes, it is a large-format view camera designed for sheet film.