Kodak Gem Airbrush Serial Number ★

🔹 Instead of a serial number lookup, use the logo : - Early (1915-1920): "Kodak" inside a diamond shape. - Late (1920s): "Kodak" in a simple rectangle.

Do you own one of these antique beauties? Drop the first 3 digits of your serial number in the comments! 👇

Help dating a Kodak Gem Airbrush - Serial number inside

Thanks in advance!

The Kodak Gem (1915-1920s) is a holy grail for vintage retouching artists and camera collectors. But unlike later Kodak products, the serial numbers on these brass beauties can be confusing.

I’m trying to narrow down the manufacturing year. The serial number is .

I know Kodak didn't keep great records for these specific airbrushes (made by the Chandler & Price or Passche? debate rages on), but I’m hoping the hive mind can help. kodak gem airbrush serial number

🔹 Most Kodak Gems have a serial number starting with "S" (e.g., S 12456). This likely stands for "Spray" or "Small."

Just picked up this beautiful brass Kodak Gem airbrush from an estate sale. The patina is gorgeous and it still holds pressure!

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🔹 Unlike cameras, Kodak did not release a public serial number-to-date chart for the Gem airbrush. The numbers were likely batch-specific.

🔹 Look on the brass body near the trigger mechanism or on the underside of the color cup.