French silver watch with a crucifix scene of Jesus Circa 1910

Silver open faced cylinder watch
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A gentleman’s rare pocket watch HORA CHRISTI – a present to a missionary of the African mission order, circa 1910.
A silver case, enamel dial, bridge movement, Cal. LeCoultre, cylinder escapement, large three-arm brass balance.
The lavishly decorated case has a bold relief with the crucifixion scene of Jesus on the back and an engraved rosary around the rim. The case band with a banner: VIGILATE QUIA NESCITIS DIEM NEQUE HORAM (Matthew 25, 13: “Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour”). The trefoil-shaped pendant is engraved with a representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of the Holy Ghost. The 12-hour fields on the dial show the Passion of the Christ, and the blued steel hands are shaped like the tools used for the flagellation of Christ.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Weight: 82 g
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Signed:  Ratel Horloger   Paris