#136 • Albert H Potter, "Model No. 14" w/unusual plate design, 16K rose gold

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $15,750.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

EPW - Albert H. Potter, Geneva, "Model No. 14" marked mvt of unusual plate design, 51mm, 16K rose gold OF original display case, unsigned white enamel SS dial, SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 18-19J, balance cock and stepped portion of main plate with narrow striped pattern nickel damascene, mvt marked as "Model No. 14." Materials tested via XRF analysis. A very visually appealing piece from this top-quality maker, the present watch features a plate design quite unlike the typical production of Albert H. Potter and we suspect it may be a unique prototype exploring this style. Albert H. Potter was born in New York in 1836, although the majority of his watchmaking activity took place after his emigration to Switzerland around 1875. CONDITION: Mvt: Running with small error in round of balance motion, fine-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, some toning of plate surfaces, fine to micro-fine scratches to balance cock, micro-fine scratches to main plate, some scattered surface spots with the most notable being to the dial plate below the third wheel, some ultra-fine scratch striations from past wiping; excellent dial with some mild micro-fine scratches; fine hands of mismatched colors, hour and minute are blue, seconds-hand is plum colored, oxide to minute tip; case shows medium wear, dent to band at 6, dings to band at 9 and 10, wear has exposed planchet seam around rear crystal; tight bow, crown shows ample wear with ridge break; glass crystals of differing edge contours, front with scratch left of center. Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000 JH-80008