Serial Number: Kodak Gem Airbrush

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

šŸ” Decoding the Mystery: Kodak Gem Airbrush Serial Numbers

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Help dating a Kodak Gem Airbrush - Serial number inside kodak gem airbrush serial number

šŸ”¹ Look on the brass body near the trigger mechanism or on the underside of the color cup.

šŸ”¹ Unlike cameras, Kodak did not release a public serial number-to-date chart for the Gem airbrush. The numbers were likely batch-specific. Just picked up this beautiful brass Kodak Gem

If you have a box, the serial number on the box must match the airbrush body to be considered "all original."

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. Help dating a Kodak Gem Airbrush - Serial

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.

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