Hora Christi - 1850-1900

Material & 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 the crown; with crown approx. 62 mm. Thickness approx. 15 mm

Chain / bracelet dimensions: Antique châtelaine chain type "double ressorts" with large bouterolle. Length approx. 32 cm. With clasp of Bélière type.

Maintenance history: Comes from family ownership. Runs when wound, but as is usual with watches of this type. Sold as an antique collectible object.

Condition: Very good antique condition, unpolished with original patina. Case with normal signs of wear and light dents. Enamel dial in good condition with fine craquelé and slight discoloration, typical for its age.

Timepiece with dial "Heures de la Passion" fully readable: 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 cover engraved: HORA CHRISTI (modèle déposé) Approuvée par NSP le Pape. Edge/edge engraved: VIGILATE QVIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM. Serial number of movement: 1045852. Hand winding, not automatic.