OLD 1904 FOLDING POCKET KODAK MODEL B - 2 CAMERA - RED BELLOWS - PARTS MAYBE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7181269 | Model: Model B-2 |
| Color: Black | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: Kodak |
This camera is the No 3A Folding Pocket Kodak Model B-2 Camera with a strong aluminum body and covered with genuine seal grain leather. These cameras were made from 1903-1915. This particular camera was made in 1903. This camera takes 10 pictures, 3 1/4 x 5 1/2, on A-122 size film, and originally sold for around $65.00 back then, in 1903. That would translate to $1676.00 today.
This camera features the upgrades of a Bausch & Lomb Rap...id Rectilinear lens and a FPK automatic shutter, with T, B, & I settings.
It features a rising front, spirit level, focusing scale, two tripod sockets, and a reversible brilliant viewfinder. The camera was easy to use because of its easy erecting shelf and bed, just like the original No. 1. This camera and the earlier No. 1-3 cameras, were popular during WW1, as they would easily fit into the jacket pocket.
The leather covering has been replaced all around the camera. They did a good job with it, as you can see, but is coming loose in some places. The wood on the inside of the bed is brilliant and attractive. This camera is in nice condition with little patina, as shown in my many pictures. The lens pulls out and pushes back very easily.
Mechanically, the camera is also very good. The shutter works and the red lens good. The leather red bellows are nice and soft with absolutely no pin holes. The stand is good, and the extra take-up spool is present. The nickel coating around the lens is in good shape, as shown. The brilliant viewfinder is very good. The carrying handle is missing, as it is usually the first to go. The lenses are all reasonably clean, inside and out. The folding lens and bellows pull out very easily, and you're ready to shoot.
Original patents were granted in 1896, 1900, 1901, and 1902. The camera is a larger one, measuring 9 1/2" long when folded up. It was advertised as a compact camera that could be carried in a top coat pocket.
For being over 116 years old, this camera's condition is not expected.
Shipping for this camera will be only $9.00 anywhere in the U.S. for 2-3 day Priority mail.
I will ship that day or the next after payment. I combine shipping costs to save you $$.
This camera features the upgrades of a Bausch & Lomb Rap...id Rectilinear lens and a FPK automatic shutter, with T, B, & I settings.
It features a rising front, spirit level, focusing scale, two tripod sockets, and a reversible brilliant viewfinder. The camera was easy to use because of its easy erecting shelf and bed, just like the original No. 1. This camera and the earlier No. 1-3 cameras, were popular during WW1, as they would easily fit into the jacket pocket.
The leather covering has been replaced all around the camera. They did a good job with it, as you can see, but is coming loose in some places. The wood on the inside of the bed is brilliant and attractive. This camera is in nice condition with little patina, as shown in my many pictures. The lens pulls out and pushes back very easily.
Mechanically, the camera is also very good. The shutter works and the red lens good. The leather red bellows are nice and soft with absolutely no pin holes. The stand is good, and the extra take-up spool is present. The nickel coating around the lens is in good shape, as shown. The brilliant viewfinder is very good. The carrying handle is missing, as it is usually the first to go. The lenses are all reasonably clean, inside and out. The folding lens and bellows pull out very easily, and you're ready to shoot.
Original patents were granted in 1896, 1900, 1901, and 1902. The camera is a larger one, measuring 9 1/2" long when folded up. It was advertised as a compact camera that could be carried in a top coat pocket.
For being over 116 years old, this camera's condition is not expected.
Shipping for this camera will be only $9.00 anywhere in the U.S. for 2-3 day Priority mail.
I will ship that day or the next after payment. I combine shipping costs to save you $$.
