This Kodak Six-20 Folding Brownie camera, second model, is an iconic piece of British photographic engineering, produced between 1948 and 1954. This folding model is distinguished by its characteristic bellows and compact body, representing a pivotal era in the democratization of photography.
Made in Great Britain, this camera features a metal body covered in a textured black material, with silver-tone metal details. It is equipped with a Kodak London Anaston 100mm f/6.3 lens and a Dakon shutter. The camera is designed to use Kodak 620 film, as indicated by the original internal label. It comes with its original brown leather case, adding to its authenticity and collector's value.
The camera is in a condition that reflects its age and past use. The bellows appear intact, and the folding mechanisms are functional. The leather case shows a natural patina that testifies to its history.
This collector's item will find its perfect place in an industrial or vintage-style interior, displayed on a bookshelf or in a glass cabinet. It makes a wonderful addition for photography history enthusiasts or collectors of antique technical objects.
The camera fully extends and the shutter fires correctly. However, the extension mechanism has a flaw: two small metal tabs must be manually lifted to fully open the front plate.
Sold as is, untested with film.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBlack, Brown, SilverMaterialGlass, Leather, MetalNumber of items1Height9 cmWidth14 cmDepth4 cmSigns of usageScratches