Kodak Folding Improved No.4
The Kodak Folding Improved No.4 is an early roll-film folding camera produced by Kodak in the late 19th century. It belongs to the first generation of self-casing folding cameras aimed at amateur photographers, positioned as a portable alternative to box-form models of the period.
Sales data for the Folding Improved No.4 is very thin, so price guidance today should be treated as indicative rather than settled. The single recorded UK auction hammer result stands at £438 in 2022, suggesting that a presentable example can sell for several hundred pounds at saleroom level, though a wider range of results would be needed to establish a reliable median value.
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: April 2022
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| Apr 2022 | £438 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 176) Title: An Eastman Kodak Folding Improved No.4 Satchel Camera
Description:
1893-97, brown, with unmarked Kodak lens in Bausch & Lomb shutter, body, G-VG, one locking nut for internal compartment sheered but included, lens, G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Folding Improved No.4 worth?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Folding Improved No.4 has sold for around £438 at hammer, though with only one recorded sale the true market value could vary significantly with condition and completeness.
How much does a Kodak Folding Improved No.4 sell for at auction?
The most recent recorded UK auction price for this model was £438 in 2022; with so few data points, expect individual results to swing either side of that figure depending on bellows condition and originality.
Is the Kodak Folding Improved No.4 a good collector's camera?
It appeals to collectors of early Kodak folding cameras, but because so few examples appear at auction, its price and value are difficult to pin down without comparing multiple sales over time.