This striking Art Deco Kodak No. 1A Gift Camera Box is a beautifully designed collector’s piece from circa 1930 by Walter Dorwin Teague, showcasing signature elements of the era’s bold aesthetic. Crafted with exquisite multicolor enamel accents and sleek polished nickel, the camera box embodies a fusion of elegance, functionality, and modern geometric design that defined the Art Deco movement.

The hues of the piece resonate with staggering beauty and harmony, with a deep oxblood red hues in bold rectilinear shapes sumptuously paired with sienna and a partially concealed circle of vermillion crimson that anchors the more subdued tones with a bright and expressive contrast. Alongside the sleek polished nickel framework in stunning condition, this piece is notable for both material and conceptual design from the period, with a lovely ebonized finish on the side surfaces of the box.

Designed not only as a practical photographic device but also as a statement of style, this Kodak camera box was marketed as a luxurious gift item.

Whether treasured as a unique decorative object or a nostalgic nod to early 20th-century camera design, this stunning piece is a testament to Kodak’s ingenuity during a transformative era of artistic and technological advancement. In Excellent Vintage Condition.

American, Circa 1930

Dimensions:

Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm) x Width: 9 in (22.86 cm) x Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)

Creator: Walter Dorwin Teague (Maker)

Style: Art Deco (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques: Enamel, Nickel

Place of Origin: United States

Period: 1930-1939

Date of Manufacture: circa 1930

Condition: Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.

Reference Number: LU793447474792

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