Serial Number — Kodak Gem Airbrush

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🔍 Decoding the Mystery: Kodak Gem Airbrush Serial Numbers kodak gem airbrush serial number

Just picked up this beautiful brass Kodak Gem airbrush from an estate sale. The patina is gorgeous and it still holds pressure! They don't exist publicly

"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. Kodak treated serial numbers as internal inventory codes,

Thanks in advance!

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.