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🔹 Look on the brass body near the trigger mechanism or on the underside of the color cup.
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🔍 Decoding the Mystery: Kodak Gem Airbrush Serial Numbers
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.
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.
🔹 Unlike cameras, Kodak did not release a public serial number-to-date chart for the Gem airbrush. The numbers were likely batch-specific.