Vintage Kodak Brownie Camera Lot Six20 Model C Flash II 44A Canvas Cases Prop
£45.00
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Vintage Kodak Brownie Camera Lot Six20 Model C Flash II 44A Canvas Cases Prop
£45.00
Item Overview
- Type: Vintage 127 & 620 Roll Film Camera Collection / Mid-Century Photographic Studio Props
- Brand: Kodak (London, UK)
- Manufacturer: Kodak Limited London
- MPN: Does Not Apply (Curated three-piece multi-pack combination)
- Place of Origin: England, United Kingdom
- Style: Mid-Century Retro Tech / Industrial Art Deco Styling / Nostalgic Photographic Display
- Colour: Classic Textured Black Leatherette, Anodised Silver Aluminium, Textured Cream-Grey Mouldings, Warm Tan Canvas Protective Shells, and Original Yellow/Black Typography Ephemera
- Design Era: Mid-Century Post-War Domestic Era (c. 1950s–1960s)
- Material: Pressed Steel Shells, Early Compression-Moulded Plastics, Optical Glass Lenses, Woven Canvas, and Original Heritage Paper Media
- Set Includes: Three (3) Vintage Kodak Pieces & Ephemera: One (1) Kodak Brownie Flash II Box Camera with Tan Canvas Case, One (1) Kodak Six-20 Brownie Model C Box Camera with Tan Canvas Case and Original "Model C" Instructional Booklet, and One (1) Kodak Brownie 44A Viewfinder Camera with Neck Strap (Plus vintage Gevacolor Negative N5 instruction sheet)
- Features: Dual-Aperture Viewfinders, Smooth Spring Shutter Toggles, Mechanical Film Winding Dials, Decorative Striped and Grid Faceplates, Inverted Dakon Lens Mount, and Beautiful Period Graphic Design Ephemera
- Condition: Good Vintage Cosmetic and Mechanical Condition (Shutters on all three units click cleanly when fired. Viewfinders display typical light age-related dust but remain clear. The internal tray of the 44A has minor historic storage dust/crumbs as pictured. Canvas cases are entirely intact with operational metal snap-buttons. The original Kodak paper manual is in superb, clean condition)
- Size and Capacity: Standard compact shelf footprints; box cameras measure approximately 3.5 x 4.5 x 4.0 inches (approx. 9.0 x 11.5 x 10.0 cm). The 44A utilizes standard 127 roll film, while the box units house historical 620 roll film spools.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This curated trio of domestic mechanical cameras dates precisely to the golden age of post-war British hobbyist photography (c. 1953–1961). The distinct styling variations—from the Art Deco architectural grid layout on the Six-20 Model C to the Space Age vertical pinstripes on the Flash II and the sleek plastic moulding on the Brownie 44A—serve as excellent textbook design benchmarks for the era.
- Historical Note: In the 1950s and 60s, these specific models democratised photography across Great Britain. Manufactured locally in factories like Kodak's Harrow works, they moved families away from expensive commercial portrait studios and allowed ordinary people to capture everyday moments. The Six-20 Model C is a design classic, celebrated for its rugged metal build and near-indestructible rotary shutter mechanism, while the 44A represents the transition into more streamlined, plastic injection-moulded portable bodies. This collection is particularly special due to the inclusion of its original paper ephemera, including a wonderfully preserved, illustrated Kodak instruction pamphlet and the classic Gevacolor paper sheet. For the modern enthusiast, these pieces bring a fantastic slice of post-war social history and "Quiet Luxury" to any design-led interior.
Description
An exceptionally visual and tactile asset for collectors of vintage cameras, interior design stagers, or period prop buyers, this three-piece British camera lot is brimming with mid-century character. The collection offers a marvelous visual timeline of mid-century industrial design, beautifully showcasing the progression from the boxy, structured presence of the traditional Kodak metal shells to the sleek, lightweight profile of the late-1950s viewfinder models.
Every camera features functional, spring-loaded mechanics that operate with an incredibly satisfying, retro mechanical click. The set is complete with its two original canvas protective cases, featuring beautifully checked interior linings, making it an instantly displayable or giftable heritage collection.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Kodak Six-20 Model C Typography: Features the beautifully distinct, early-1950s serif logo layout on a cross-hatched metal faceplate.
- Kodak Flash II Space Age Styling: Showcases the later vertical pinstripe aluminium faceplate design, reflecting the clean, functionalist aesthetics of the late 1950s.
- Pristine Illustrated Ephemera: Includes the highly sought-after original "Get to know your camera" illustrated booklet, showcasing authentic mid-century graphic design trends.
- Kodak 44A Dakon Lens Mount: Features an integrated neck strap and a clean Dakon lens assembly, capturing the early consumer appeal of point-and-shoot holiday framing.
Condition Report
This vintage three-piece camera collection is in good condition, showing beautiful cosmetic preservation and excellent mechanical feel. All three units have been structurally checked; the shutter mechanisms engage and fire cleanly on each camera with crisp mechanical responses. The film winding dials and internal spool pins rotate correctly. Cosmetically, the metal and plastic casings are solid and rigid, free from deep dents or major structural splits, showing only light edge wear and minor age-related handling marks. The interior tray of the 44A shows a small amount of loose vintage storage dust/crumbs from sitting idle. The viewfinders show minor internal dust but remain completely functional for framing. The two tan canvas carry cases are structurally sound with intact stitching, minor storage marks, and fully working metal snap fasteners. The original paper manual and Gevacolor sheet are in superb, bright condition with clean text. Please see the detailed gallery images to confirm the surface finish and check the physical scale against the vintage ruler.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Each camera body and canvas case will be wrapped independently in high-density bubble cushioning to prevent surface rubbing or clattering during transit, and shipped together in a secure, rigid container.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.