Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic
The Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic is a folding roll-film camera introduced in the 1910s, taking 127 format film in a slim body designed to fit in a coat pocket. The Autographic variant added a small stylus and slot on the back, allowing the photographer to inscribe notes directly onto the film backing paper at the time of exposure.
At UK auction in recent years, hammer results for the Vest Pocket Autographic have sat in a tight £40–£50 band, with a median around £45 — a wholesale level that reflects how plentiful these cameras still are today. With only a handful of recorded sales, what a Vest Pocket Autographic sells for is heavily condition-dependent, and clean examples with intact bellows tend to lead the range.
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: August 2024
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| Aug 2024 | £40 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 282) Title: Five 1912-14 Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Folding Cameras
Description:
Five 1912-14 Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Folding Cameras, all with scribes, one with heavy paint scratches/wear, others G, bellows G, elements G |
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| Aug 2024 | £50 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: TWO DAY: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 283) Title: Five Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Folding Cameras
Description:
Five Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic Folding Cameras, three 1915-26, one in maker's box, one Autographic Special and one Model B, all with scribes, all |
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| Feb 2024 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 209) Title: A Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak Folding Camera
Description:
1922-26 (1921 patent noted on back) with a f/6.8 Anastigmat focusing lens, shutter working, body VG, lens F, haze with soft pouch and maker's box, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic worth today?
Recorded UK auction hammer prices in 2024 cluster around £40–£50, so the value of a typical example sits near £45 before commission.
How much does a Kodak Vest Pocket Autographic sell for at auction?
Recent saleroom results show the camera selling for £40 to £50, with price driven primarily by bellows condition and completeness of the autographic stylus.
Is the Vest Pocket Autographic still usable?
It was made for 127 roll film, which is still available from specialist suppliers, though bellows and shutter condition usually dictate whether a given example can be shot today.