This table attempts to catalog existing Potter proof presses of which there are 23 presses listed. Potter presses have reciprocating beds and stationary carriages. Early models do not have grippers or inking assemblies. Patented by Walter G. Potter of Chicago in 1910. Examination of the nameplates indicate that they were first manufactured by A.F. Wanner (1910-14) then Hacker Manufacturing (1914-1931). In 1931 Challenge acquires the Poco and Potter brands from Hacker; the 1935 ATF Catalog shows “Challenge-Potter” presses. See the post on A.F. Wanner. See also the website dedicated to Poco presses. Click on column header to sort table. To add or correct data, use the Contact Form.
Model | SN | Owner | Location | Mfg./Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | C-21 | John Brown University | USA AR Siloam Springs | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 34 | Kansas City Center for the Ink & Paper Arts | USA MO Kansas City | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 510 | Kimball Hamilton | USA CA Los Gatos | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 667 | Acorn Anchor Book Arts Studio / John Jenkins | USA CO Fort Collins | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 768 | San Jose Historical Museum | USA CA San Jose | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 1064 | Savannah Print Factory/Thomas Kazenske | USA GA Savannah | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 1144 | 12m Design | USA CA Sacramento | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | 1297 | The Tight Squeek Press / John Hinkel | USA MN Duluth | A.F. Wanner |
| 2 | C-2090 | Hazel & Violet INK / Nancy Hill | USA AZ Phoenix | Hacker Manufacturing |
| 2 | G2534 | Joseph Ringvelski | USA NY Ransomville | Hacker Manufacturing |
| 2 | G 2599 | Josh Capistrant | USA MN St. Paul | Hacker Manufacturing |
| 2 | 2703 | U. of Tampa | USA FL Tampa | Hacker Manufacturing |
| 2 | 3517 | Jeff Gold | USA PA Wayne | Challenge-Potter |
| 2 | James Bourland | USA NM Sante Fe | ||
| 2 | Michael de Hamel | New Zealand Kaiapoi | ||
| 2 | Museum of Printing | USA MA North Andover | ||
| 2 | Spur Design | USA MD Baltimore | ||
| 3 | 1306 | Moonstruck Press/Tim Dunn | USA NH Keene | Hacker Manufacturing |
| 3 | 1374 | Perennial Designs/John Falstrom | USA CT Lyme | Hacker Manufacturing |
| unknown | Jaffe Center for Book Arts/ Florida Atlantic University | USA FL Boca Raton | ||
| unknown | Prints by A.J. | USA WV Point Pleasant | Hacker Manufacturing | |
| unknown | Seastone Papers | USA ME West Tisbury | ||
| unknown | U. of Pennsylvania | USA PA Philadelphia |
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Nameplate image courtesy of Austin Jones
