Description
Hora Christi" pocket watch in silver, the case chased with a Christ on the cross, the edge of the case engraved "VIGILATE QUIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM" (Matthew, 25:13) - "Watch therefore, since you know neither the day nor the hour". The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary chiseled on the bezel. The white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, each hour corresponding to a stage of the way of the cross and the passion of Christ, the centre of the dial decorated with a cross and a crown of thorns. A third hand for a second time zone. The dust cover engraved "Ratel Horloger Breveté de N.S.P le Pape, 53 rue Monsieur le Prince Paris", numbered 12187. These watches were generally gifts to missionaries leaving for Africa. Between 1880 and 1900. As is. Diameter : 46 mm. Gross weight : 81,1 grs. (small wear to the Christ)
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Hora Christi" pocket watch in silver, the case chased with a Christ on the cross, the edge of the case engraved "VIGILATE QUIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM" (Matthew, 25:13) - "Watch therefore, since you know neither the day nor the hour". The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary chiseled on the bezel. The white enamelled dial with Roman numerals, each hour corresponding to a stage of the way of the cross and the passion of Christ, the centre of the dial decorated with a cross and a crown of thorns. A third hand for a second time zone. The dust cover engraved "Ratel Horloger Breveté de N.S.P le Pape, 53 rue Monsieur le Prince Paris", numbered 12187. These watches were generally gifts to missionaries leaving for Africa. Between 1880 and 1900. As is. Diameter : 46 mm. Gross weight : 81,1 grs. (small wear to the Christ)
