Pocket Watch

Silver Pocket Watch by RATEL: Watchmaker to the Pope the case is chiseled with a Christ on the cross, the edge of the case is engraved with the phrase "VIGILATE QUIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM" "Watch therefore, since you know neither the day nor the hour". The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary are chiseled on the bail, each hour corresponds to a stage of the Stations of the Cross and the Passion of Christ, the center of the dial is decorated with a cross and a crown of thorns, signed Ratel. A third hand for a second time zone. These watches were generally gifts given to missionaries leaving for Africa. Between 1880 and 1900. As is. Diameter: 47 mm Gross weight: almost 80 grams Sold as is