1924 Vest Pocket Autographic strut folding camera. With stylus.
Manufacturer: Canadian Kodak Co, Toronto, Canada
Model: Vest Pocket Autographic Kodak (Black crackle finish)
Year of production: 1915-26 (the serial number of this camera (1722100) indicates a 1924 production date.
Shutter: Kodak 1/25th sec -1/50th sec plus B and T
Lens: Rapid Rectilinear
Format: 4.5 x 6cm exposures on 127 roll film
Dimensions/weight: 12 x 6.5 x 2.5cm (when closed). 325g
Comes with: Original Kodak canvas case, complete and in good vintage condition.
Cosmetic condition (see photos and definitions): Excellent. Black crackle paint finish (including faceplate) almost unmarked. Shutter faceplate fully legible. Nickel plated struts in excellent condition.
Cosmetic defects: Some paint loss on black painted viewfinder surround and autographic 'flap'.
Operational condition: Camera opens as it should - camera 'foot' works well. Shutter fires at both speeds and on all settings. Aperture works well. Side panel removes easily for film loading - take up spool in place. Stylus also in place. Lens appears clean. Bellows are light tight.
Operational defects: None apparent.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The small print (please read carefully)
Disclaimer:
This camera has not been tested with film. Any camera of this age would probably benefit from a general mechanical service if you intend to use it. I check all lenses for fungus as best I can, but do not guarantee that any lens is entirely fungus free. I recommend having any lens professionally cleaned if you intend to use the camera. Due to the age of this camera it is being sold as seen without warranty.
Cosmetic condition definitions:
Mint: As new in original box, may be unused
Near Mint: Appears new on first inspection. May be one or two very minor defects
Excellent: A well looked after camera showing some signs of use with just a few minor defects
Good: A well looked after camera, well used but with no major defects. May be some paint loss, a few leather scuffs, a small ding, etc
Fair: Some significant defects. May be some major paint loss, small areas of missing leather, damage to top plate, bellows damaged but usable, etc
Poor: Major damage, corrosion, missing parts, split bellows etc
Buyers outside the UK
I use eBay's Global Shipping Service to send items outside the UK. eBay will not combine shipping costs on these items, so if you are interested in more than one item, please contact me before buying. Thank you.
Returns
I will always accept returns if items are not as described. No returns for any other reason. Buyers outside the UK must pay return postage.