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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.

Date Price Source
Oct 2025 £62 Flints Auctions
Nov 1998 £34 Christie's