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When was my box camera manufactured, and what is it worth?

The more specific answer:

The less specific answer:

Somewhere between 1900 and 1950, and it's worth about $5.00 to $20.00 USD. 

Common cameras, mostly box, but some folding, that fall into this category include: 

  • Most Brownie Cameras
  • Kewpie Kameras [sic]
  • Buster Brown Cameras
  • Duaflex Cameras
  • Cartridge Hawk-Eye Cameras
  • Jiffy Kodaks
  • Many 'Autographic' Kodak Cameras
  • Kodak Tourist Cameras

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Anytime from the mid-1800s through the early 1960s. The camera's value depends a lot on its rarity, desirability, color, and condition. If you consider all the possibilities, it could be worth anywhere from $5.00 to $100,000.

Not every rare camera is valuable, nor is every common camera undesirable or inexpensive.

Unless a collector needs or wants the camera you have, it has no value beyond sentimental or functional.

If a camera is dirty, broken, missing parts, or obviously altered in some way, then it is not in good or excellent condition for its age. Poor condition is not a requirement for an old camera - many are still found in nearly-new condition today, functioning and clean.

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