Kodak No.1 Pocket Special | Analogue camera

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Thorsten Pöllath
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.

Estimate  € 180 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Elegant and highly collectible Kodak Pocket Kodak Special folding camera, manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, USA, circa 1927–1930.

This is a premium variant from the famous Vest Pocket Kodak / Pocket Kodak Special series, equipped with a desirable Compur shutter, a high-quality German-made mechanism renowned for its precision and reliability during the interwar period.

The camera features a beautifully engineered folding bellows design with black textured leatherette covering, polished metal hardware, adjustable focusing rails, and original engraved markings. Its compact “vest pocket” format made it one of Kodak’s most sophisticated portable cameras of its era.

The lot also includes the original Kodak leather carrying case with strap, adding significant display and collector value.

Elegant and highly collectible Kodak Pocket Kodak Special folding camera, manufactured by the Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, USA, circa 1927–1930.

This is a premium variant from the famous Vest Pocket Kodak / Pocket Kodak Special series, equipped with a desirable Compur shutter, a high-quality German-made mechanism renowned for its precision and reliability during the interwar period.

The camera features a beautifully engineered folding bellows design with black textured leatherette covering, polished metal hardware, adjustable focusing rails, and original engraved markings. Its compact “vest pocket” format made it one of Kodak’s most sophisticated portable cameras of its era.

The lot also includes the original Kodak leather carrying case with strap, adding significant display and collector value.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Kodak
Model/type nr
No.1 Pocket Special |
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Not tested
Designer/artist/maker
Eastman Kodak Company
Lens Mount Type
Kodak Anastigmat
Film type
Kodak A120 roll film
Serial number
28996
Estimated period
1920-1930
RomaniaVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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