Kodak No. 1 Brownie Camera
The Kodak No. 1 Brownie is an early 20th-century roll-film box camera introduced by Eastman Kodak as an entry-level snapshot camera. It used roll film in a simple cardboard-and-wood box body with a basic meniscus lens, positioned when new as an affordable camera aimed at casual and amateur users.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the No. 1 Brownie have sat at the low end of the collectable-camera market, with recorded sales of £34 and £62 giving a range of roughly £34–£62. With only two data points on file in 2026, the price a given example sells for today is strongly condition-sensitive, and complete, clean bodies with original box or instructions tend to be worth more than loose, worn examples.
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.
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| Oct 2025 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 156) Title: An Eastman Kodak No.2 Blue Beau Brownie
Description:
blue, body G-VG, shutter working, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 1998 | £34 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 265) Title: No. 1 Brownie camera
Description:
No. 1 Brownie camera Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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