Hora Christi - 1850-1900
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Hora Christi pocket watch with a manual movement, a silver case 49 mm in diameter, dating to 1850–1900, weighing about 140 g with its antique chain, in good condition with visible wear.
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Description from the seller
Materials & Weight: Case and chain in silver (solid silver). Total weight of the watch alone: approx. 105 g. With chain: approx. 140 g.
Watch dimensions: Diameter approx. 48–49 mm from left to right without crown; with crown approx. 62 mm. Thickness approx. 15 mm
Chain/bracelet dimensions: Antique chatelaine chain of the type "double ressorts" with a large bead. Length approx. 32 cm. With clasp of the Bélière type.
Maintenance history: Comes from family ownership. Runs when wound, but as is usual with watches of this era. Sold as an antique collectible.
Condition: Very good antique condition, unpolished with original patina. Case shows normal wear and light dents. Enamel dial in good condition with fine crazing and slight discoloration, typical for the age.
Movement with dial "Heures de la Passion" fully legible: JESUS Cloué à la Croix, Baiser de Judas, Couronnement d'épines, etc. Glass intact. No key needed, crown-winding.
Shipping method: Registered and insured shipping required. Will be very well packaged in a sturdy box.
Extra info for the buyer:
Inside of the lid engraved: HORA CHRISTI (model dépos é) Approuvée par NSP le Pape. Edge engraved: VIGILATE QVIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM. Serial number on movement: 1045852. Hand-winding, not automatic.
Materials & Weight: Case and chain in silver (solid silver). Total weight of the watch alone: approx. 105 g. With chain: approx. 140 g.
Watch dimensions: Diameter approx. 48–49 mm from left to right without crown; with crown approx. 62 mm. Thickness approx. 15 mm
Chain/bracelet dimensions: Antique chatelaine chain of the type "double ressorts" with a large bead. Length approx. 32 cm. With clasp of the Bélière type.
Maintenance history: Comes from family ownership. Runs when wound, but as is usual with watches of this era. Sold as an antique collectible.
Condition: Very good antique condition, unpolished with original patina. Case shows normal wear and light dents. Enamel dial in good condition with fine crazing and slight discoloration, typical for the age.
Movement with dial "Heures de la Passion" fully legible: JESUS Cloué à la Croix, Baiser de Judas, Couronnement d'épines, etc. Glass intact. No key needed, crown-winding.
Shipping method: Registered and insured shipping required. Will be very well packaged in a sturdy box.
Extra info for the buyer:
Inside of the lid engraved: HORA CHRISTI (model dépos é) Approuvée par NSP le Pape. Edge engraved: VIGILATE QVIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM. Serial number on movement: 1045852. Hand-winding, not automatic.
Details
Brand
Hora Christi
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1850-1900
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Silver
Case diameter
49 mm
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
Weight
140 g
Width lug/ watch band
0 cm
In working order
Yes
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