64 - WATCHMAKING - HORA CHRISTI

WATCHMAKING - HORA CHRISTI RATEL A clerical pocket watch made of 800-thousandths silver; the case is decorated with relief motifs of rosaries, the Virgin Mary beneath an arch, the dove of the Holy Spirit, and a crucifix. It bears the Latin inscription “vigilate quia nescitis diem neque horam.” The enameled dial features gold, black, and red decorations depicting the crown of thorns, a cross, and rays; the hours are marked in Roman numerals accompanied by inscriptions recounting the Passion of Christ; the hands are made of gilded and blued metal and decorated with the instruments of the Passion. Hand-wound mechanical movement. Dial signed “Ratel.” Interior numbered and signed “Ratel Horloger bte de N.S.P Le Pape 53 rue Monsieur le Prince, Paris.” Diamond-shaped silversmith’s hallmark, crab hallmark. In its leather case with embossed decoration and the inscription “hora christi.” The interior is lined with monogrammed satin. (shows signs of wear) Circa 1900 Diameter: 4.5 cm - Height: 6 cm Gross weight: 80.4 g Functioning movement in need of servicing.