Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 276
RATEL - SILVER WATCH WITH CATHOLIC TIMES OF PRAYER Ratel, Horloger Bte. De N.S.P. le Pape, 53 Rue Monsieur le Prince, Paris, No. 12043. Made circa 1880. Fine and unusual, silver pocket watch with special dial indicating Catholic hours of prayer.
CHF 1,200 - 2,200
HKD 10,000 - 18,000 / USD 1,300 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 1,500
Four-body, the bezel cast with a repeated pattern, flat band with latin inscription, hinged back cast and chased with Jesus on the cross within a border to match the bezel. Hinged silver cuvette. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, gilt sun, cross and crown of thorns in the center radiating out into 12 divisions, each sector with prayer dedications relating to the crucifixtion. Blued steel hammer and nail and spear hands. 18''', matte gilt, bar caliber, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-73-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed HANDS Original |