Antique Kodak Junior Six-16 Bellows Camera. United States, 1930s

This compact and attractive camera is a folding model designed by Kodak and made in the United States in the 1930s. It is a Kodak Junior Six-16, a model that became very popular in the first half of the 20th century and that was manufactured in different European countries and also in the USA. The camera that we can see in these images is in very good condition and works fine. The case shows an even and flawless surface, and the silvery metal mobile parts look shiny and polished, with no traces of rust. Kodak Junior Six-16 cameras were made in Germany, the United Kingdom and North America. Their name states for the number 616, corresponding to the roll film made by Kodak that should be used with the camera. The US built designs were made in 1935-37 and sported all the features of their European cousins. When launched, these cameras were sold at a price of $16. Inside the cases lid we can see a plate with the models name, manufacturer and country of origin: EASTMAN KODAK CO. ROCHESTER. N.Y. These cameras mount a Kodak Anastigmat lens and a No. 1 Kodex shutter. The metal key designed for winding the film once finished bears an embossed inscription that reads USE KODAK FILM 616. A colorful sticker attached inside the case repeats this recommendation and reproduces an image of the rollfilml and the box where it comes in, as well as a list of the US patents. Last but not least, this camera preserves all its original component parts in very good working order. Because of its classic design and functionality, this Kodak camera will be a wonderful present for any lover of photography. Measurements: Width: 3.3 in/8.5 cm. Height: 6.1 in/15.5 cm.