Cameras/No. 2 folding pocket brownie value
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Hi David,
I've seen some of your information on the Kodak Brownie's and
have a question about one that I have.
I live in an apartment comples and have become an
accomplished "Dumster Diver".
I recently found a No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie. It is intact with
only a little scuffing to the leather on one panel. The inside is
really clean and the black bellows are intact.From the looks of it,
it would still take a good photo.
Can you tell me the value and if you know a collector who may
be interested?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Teresa
Hello,
The No. 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a common amateur's snapshot camera, made by Eastman Kodak 1907 to 1915, for 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 inch exposures on #120 roll film. With a red bellows, a truly excellent example would have sold for $50 to $60 right now, but with a black bellows you're only looking at around $30. They're just too darn common.
Best wishes,
David Silver
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