Kodak Vanity Kodak
The Kodak Vanity Kodak is an early 20th-century folding camera produced by Eastman Kodak, marketed as a decorative pocket-format model aimed at stylish personal use rather than professional photography. It is a collector-oriented piece today, valued more for its finish and period appeal than for everyday shooting.
UK auction records for the Vanity Kodak are thin, with hammer prices (wholesale saleroom results) ranging from about £120 to £350, and the two tracked sales averaging near £240. As of today, value is highly condition-sensitive: examples with intact coloured leather, matching bellows and an undamaged case tend to sell for noticeably more than worn bodies, and scarcity means a single strong result can shift what the camera is worth at auction.
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: July 2024
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| Jul 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 265) Title: A Grey Vanity Kodak Camera (Vest Pocket Kodak Series III)
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1928-33, Autographic window, with Kodak Anastigmat f/6.3 83mm lens, replacement black bellows and matching satin-lined hard case, shutter working, |
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| Jun 2023 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 236) Title: A Kodak Vest Pocket Vanity Folding Camera
Description:
blue, body F-G, some areas of wear, bellows with damage to corners, shutter working, optics F, some heavy haze present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2004 | £119 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 361) Title: Vanity Kodak camera
Description:
Vanity Kodak camera Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Sep 2004 | £95 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 362) Title: Vanity Kodak outfit
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Vanity Kodak outfit Estimate: £50 - £100 |
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| Apr 2003 | £70 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.THE PROP OF DRS.M.SORRELL (Lot 473) Title: Vanity Kodak set (blue)
Description:
Vanity Kodak set (blue) Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Mar 2003 | £188 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 415) Title: Vanity Kodak Set (Grey)
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Vanity Kodak Set (Grey) Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Feb 2002 | £352 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 431) Title: Vanity Kodak Set (blue)
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Vanity Kodak Set (blue) Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Feb 2002 | £235 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 430) Title: Vanity Kodak (grey)
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Vanity Kodak (grey) Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Feb 2002 | £152 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 432) Title: Vanity Kodak Set (grey)
Description:
Vanity Kodak Set (grey) Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Mar 2001 | £164 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 308) Title: Vanity Kodak set (grey)
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Vanity Kodak set (grey) Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Jan 2001 | £211 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 450) Title: Vanity Kodak set (red)
Description:
Vanity Kodak set (red) Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| Nov 1998 | £161 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 323) Title: Vanity Kodak (grey)
Description:
Vanity Kodak (grey) Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Vanity Kodak worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Vanity Kodak typically sells for somewhere between £120 and £350, with complete, clean examples achieving the upper end of that range.
How much does a Vanity Kodak sell for at auction?
Tracked UK saleroom results show prices of £119 and £352, giving a working median around £240 before buyer's premium.
What drives the price of a Vanity Kodak?
Condition of the coloured covering, presence of the original case or pouch, and bellows integrity are the main factors; cosmetically tired examples fetch far less value than presentable ones.