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🔹 Most Kodak Gems have a serial number starting with "S" (e.g., S 12456). This likely stands for "Spray" or "Small."
I’m trying to narrow down the manufacturing year. The serial number is .
🔹 Look on the brass body near the trigger mechanism or on the underside of the color cup.
Just picked up this beautiful brass Kodak Gem airbrush from an estate sale. The patina is gorgeous and it still holds pressure!
🔍 Decoding the Mystery: Kodak Gem Airbrush Serial Numbers
🔹 Unlike cameras, Kodak did not release a public serial number-to-date chart for the Gem airbrush. The numbers were likely batch-specific.
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.