I’m trying to narrow down the manufacturing year. The serial number is .
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🔍 Decoding the Mystery: Kodak Gem Airbrush Serial Numbers kodak gem airbrush serial number
If you have a box, the serial number on the box must match the airbrush body to be considered "all original."
Just picked up this beautiful brass Kodak Gem airbrush from an estate sale. The patina is gorgeous and it still holds pressure! I’m trying to narrow down the manufacturing year
"PSA for vintage airbrush hunters: Don't rely on a 'serial number decoder' for the Kodak Gem. They don't exist publicly. Instead, use the logo style (diamond vs rectangle) to date your Gem. The 'S' prefix just means 'spray.' #kodakgem #vintagetools" Unlike Kodak cameras (where you can date by lens board), the Gem airbrush was a third-party product (originally designed by Passche, sold by Kodak). Kodak treated serial numbers as internal inventory codes, not historical markers. Most records were destroyed after WWII.
🔹 Instead of a serial number lookup, use the logo : - Early (1915-1920): "Kodak" inside a diamond shape. - Late (1920s): "Kodak" in a simple rectangle. 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.