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Kodak Pocket No.1A

The Kodak Pocket No.1A is a folding roll-film camera from Kodak's early 20th-century Pocket series, made for the 116 film format that produced postcard-style negatives. It was a consumer-grade folding bellows camera intended for general snapshot use.

Hammer prices for the Pocket No.1A at UK auction have ranged from about £30 to £80, with the two recorded saleroom results sitting roughly two decades apart and giving a midpoint near £55. As of today the model trades as a low-value collectable rather than a sought-after Kodak, and what a Pocket No.1A is worth today depends heavily on bellows condition and completeness of the leather case — clean, working examples sell for more than tatty ones at the upper end of that range.

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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: April 2023

Date Price Source
Apr 2023 £19 Flints Auctions
Apr 2022 £30 David Duggleby
May 2005 EUR 220 Leitz Auction
Jan 1998 £80 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Kodak Pocket No.1A worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Pocket No.1A has sold for between roughly £30 and £80, with value driven primarily by bellows condition and cosmetic completeness.

How much does a Kodak Pocket No.1A sell for at auction?

Recorded saleroom prices sit at £30 and £80, so a typical hammer price for this model falls in the £30–£80 range before commission.

Does the Kodak Pocket No.1A still take film?

It was designed for 116 roll film, which is no longer manufactured, so shooting it today requires respooling 120 film onto 116 spools.

What should I check before buying one?

Look closely at the bellows for light leaks, confirm the shutter fires cleanly, and check the lens for haze or fungus, as these faults most affect both usability and price.

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