Albert H. Potter
A yellow gold hunter cased watch, Circa 1880
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 11, 05:13 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds
Caliber: 19.5’’’ ligne, Potter's patented bridge layout, lever escapement
Movement number: 33
Case: yellow gold, hinged case and case back with glazed dust cover
Size: 52 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
The present lot features the distinctive bridge and train structure designed and made by Albert H. Potter (1836-1908). Potter, born in New York, practiced watchmaking in Albany and New York City, before relocating to Cuba. In 1875, Potter, who had returned to the United States in 1866, moved to Geneva where he established his workshop. He produced approximately 600 watches while working in Switzerland.