Kodak No. 3 Kodak Jr. Camera
The No. 3 Kodak Jr. is an early roll-film folding camera produced by Kodak, dating from the late 19th century when the company was establishing its mass-market roll-film system. It was sold as a wooden-bodied folding camera intended for amateur use.
Auction evidence for the No. 3 Kodak Jr. is thin: a single UK saleroom result from February 2024 saw an example sell for £94 at hammer (wholesale, before commission). With only one data point, today's price guidance for what a No. 3 Kodak Jr. is worth sits around that £94 figure, though condition, completeness of the bellows and presence of the original case can push values either side of it.
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: February 2024
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| Feb 2024 | £94 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 307) Title: A No.3 Junior Kodak Rollfilm Camera
Description:
black, c.1891, body G-VG, shutter working, optics VG, some light repair to shutter cocking cable, likely replaced, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 1999 | £115 | Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 334) Title: No. 3 Kodak Jr. no. 7282
Description:
No. 3 Kodak Jr. no. 7282 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 1998 | £46 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 262) Title: No. 3 Kodak Junior camera
Description:
No. 3 Kodak Junior camera Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a No. 3 Kodak Jr. Camera worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a No. 3 Kodak Jr. sells for around £94 at hammer, though the sample size is very small and individual condition will heavily influence the price.
How much does a No. 3 Kodak Jr. sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK saleroom result recorded a hammer price of £94 in early 2024; cleaner, more complete examples could reasonably command more, while incomplete or damaged bodies tend to fetch less.
Is the No. 3 Kodak Jr. a usable camera?
It can be used by experienced film photographers willing to deal with its age, but bellows condition and shutter function are the main barriers to reliable picture-taking.