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.
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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| Dec 2024 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 155) Title: A Kodak No. 3 Folding Pocket Camera
Description:
black, body F-G, some wear to the black finish, opens and closes correctly, shutter works, viewfinder clear, with leather case, G. |
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| Nov 2020 | £236 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 441) Title: A Kodak No.3 Camera
Description:
1890-97, black, serial no. 6988, body, VG, shutter requires attention, lens, VG |
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| Jan 2007 | £120 | Christie's | |
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Auction: The Ganz Collection of Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys & Pre-Cinema (Lot 13) Title: Kodak No. 3 no. 282
Description:
Kodak No. 3 no. 282 Estimate: £200 - £400 |
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| Nov 2006 | EUR 420 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 10 (Lot AI_10_15236) Title: No.3 Kodak Camera
Description:
for 60 or 100 exposures 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" on factory loaded roll film, rotating sector shutter, winding key not original, camera in very nice condition. Ex Spira Collection. Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Sep 2005 | £120 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 323) Title: Kodak No. 3 no. 65
Description:
Kodak No. 3 no. 65 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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