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Kodak Gift Kodak, No. 1A

The Kodak No. 1A Gift is a folding roll-film camera produced by Kodak in the late 1920s, built around the 116 film format and sold as a presentation model with a decorated faceplate and matching box. It was positioned as a seasonal gift item rather than a technical instrument, aimed at the consumer market of the period.

UK auction hammer results for the No. 1A Gift Kodak are thin on the ground, with recorded sales ranging from £48 to £260 at saleroom level; these are wholesale prices and exclude buyer's and seller's commission. Condition of the Art Deco faceplate, bellows and original gift box drives value more than mechanical function, and in today's market cosmetically complete examples sell for meaningfully more than worn bodies. Anyone asking what a Gift Kodak No. 1A is worth should treat the current price band as indicative rather than firm given how rarely clean sets appear.

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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: June 2017

Date Price Source
Jun 2017 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 550 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 150 Leitz Auction
Nov 2007 EUR 360 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £48 Christie's
May 2005 EUR 385 Leitz Auction
Apr 2002 USD 705 Christie's
Feb 2002 £258 Christie's
Jul 2001 £411 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kodak No. 1A Gift worth today?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £48 and £260, with the higher figure reflecting an example sold with its original presentation box.

How much does a Gift Kodak No. 1A sell for at auction?

Hammer prices at UK salerooms have ranged from about £48 for a plain body to around £260 for a complete, boxed example, excluding commission.

Does the original box affect the price?

Yes — the decorated gift box is central to the model's appeal, and its presence is the main reason examples reach the upper end of the price range rather than the lower end.

Can you still use a No. 1A Gift Kodak?

116 roll film is out of production, so these cameras are typically bought as collectors' items for display rather than for active photography.

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