Kodak No. 1 Kodak Camera
The No. 1 Kodak Camera is a late 19th-century roll-film box camera made by Kodak, sold pre-loaded with film and returned to the factory for processing. It belongs to the earliest generation of Kodak cameras aimed at consumers rather than specialists.
Auction evidence for the No. 1 Kodak is thin, with only a single recorded UK hammer result of £920 at Christie's in 1999. Because saleroom appearances are rare, today's value depends heavily on completeness, originality and condition, and a current market price cannot be reliably stated from the data available.
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: May 2020
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| May 2020 | £980 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 189) Title: A Kodak Eastman Kodak No.1 Camera
Description:
A Kodak Eastman Kodak No.1 Camera, 1889-95, black, serial no. 10697, body, VG, shutter working, lens, VG-E |
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| Jan 2007 | £576 | Christie's | |
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Auction: The Ganz Collection of Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys & Pre-Cinema (Lot 12) Title: Kodak No. 1 no. 11496
Description:
Kodak No. 1 no. 11496 Estimate: £400 - £600 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 1,200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15219) Title: No.1 Kodak Camera
Description:
For 100 exposures 2 1/2" diameter on factory-loaded roll-film, the camera is identical to the "Original Kodak" except for the rotating sector shutter, with original case. (Key probably a later replacement) Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 1,800 - EUR 2,200 |
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| Nov 2003 | £293 | Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, CINE CAMERAS AND CAMERAS (Lot 797) Title: Kodak No. 1 camera no. 13923
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Kodak No. 1 camera no. 13923 Estimate: £300 - £500 |
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| Jun 1999 | £920 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Leica Cameras (Lot 13) Title: Kodak No. 1 no. 13142
Description:
Kodak No. 1 no. 13142 Estimate: £800 - £1,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a No. 1 Kodak Camera worth today?
On the limited UK auction record available, a No. 1 Kodak Camera achieved £920 at hammer, but with only one verified sale in the dataset a reliable current value cannot be quoted.
How much does a No. 1 Kodak Camera sell for at auction?
The single recorded hammer price in our data is £920 (Christie's, 1999); confirmed recent results would be needed to establish a present-day price range.
Why is the value of a No. 1 Kodak hard to pin down?
Sales are infrequent, and condition, originality and the presence of period accessories cause wide swings in price, so a meaningful median or range cannot be derived from a single data point.