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Kodak No. 3 Kodak Camera

The No. 3 Kodak Camera is an early roll-film box camera produced by Kodak in the late 19th century. It was part of the original numbered Kodak series that helped popularise amateur photography, sitting above the smaller No. 1 and No. 2 models in the range.

At UK auction in recent years, hammer prices for the No. 3 Kodak Camera have ranged from about £31 to £240, with only a small number of recorded results to draw on. Today the value sits firmly in collector territory, and what one sells for depends heavily on completeness, casework condition and any surviving original accessories.

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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: December 2024

Date Price Source
Dec 2024 £31 Flints Auctions
Nov 2020 £236 Flints Auctions
Jan 2007 £120 Christie's
Nov 2006 EUR 420 Leitz Auction
Sep 2005 £120 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a No. 3 Kodak Camera worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction record, hammer prices have spanned roughly £31 to £240, so the value of any individual example depends strongly on condition and completeness.

How much does a No. 3 Kodak Camera sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the camera selling for as little as £31 for a rougher example and around £240 for a better one, giving a working price guide rather than a fixed market value.

Is the No. 3 Kodak Camera a good collector's item?

As one of Kodak's early numbered roll-film cameras it has clear historical interest, but with so few recorded sales the market is thin and prices are driven more by condition than by steady demand.

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