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Here it is! The ULTIMATE Memento Mori Skull/Skeleton Verge Fusee watch for Pope
Estimated price for orientation: 25 000 $
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
HERE IT IS!!!
I am please to offer from my private collection the ultimate Memento Mori Skull/Skeleton Verge Fusee pocket watch c1800's specially made by J.Heasman for the Roman Pope Pius VII.
This is an extremely important historic pocket watch.
The watch has a pair silver cases.The outer case is decorated with a hand carved crowned skeleton holding a scythe.
You also can see a Knights helmets and swords all fallen on the ground-symbolize the transience of human life.It means that it doesnt matter if you was knight ,bishop or pope-the exit is one and the same for all.
This all should remind to the Pope himself that he is mortal too.
On the enamel dial is written the famous Latin Motto "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi" that means "Thus passes the glory of the world." It has been interpreted as "Worldly things are fleeting." The phrase was used in the ritual of papal coronation ceremonies between 1409 (when it was used at the coronation of Alexander V) and 1963.As the newly chosen pope proceeded from the sacristy of in his , the procession stopped three times. On each occasion a papal master of ceremonies would fall to his knees before the pope, holding a silver or brass reed, bearing a of smoldering . For three times in succession, as the cloth burned away, he would say in a loud and mournful voice, "Pater Sancte, sic transit gloria mundi!" ("Holy Father, so passes worldly glory!") These words, thus addressed to the pope, served as a reminder of the .In the center of the dial is depicting an apocalyptic scene with a burning volcano and a papals tiara crown,a bishops tiara,kings crown,papals regalia and a sword.This symbolize that nothing will remain after all-only dust in the wind...The watch has an amazing verge fusee movement-all hand made and hand finished-fantastic hand pierced and engraved balance cock,depictng a head.Please note the skull head thumbpiece on the inner case. PERFECT WORKING ORDER!!!
It comes with the original key.
60mm in diameter.
The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $25,000.00! Now is your only chance to buy this amazing piece! Provenance:This unique piece comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamanov,who was the personal physician to King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. Dr.Karamanov was also a member of the first Bulgarian Regular Masonic Lodge named “Balkanska Zvezda” c1890's . His collection contain over 1200 skull watches,skull goblets,skull victorican jewelry etc...NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos,but not mention in the description,will be considered for described.All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification,so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope! Free shipping to worldwide by DHL overnight courier.
Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
HERE IT IS!!!
I am please to offer from my private collection the ultimate Memento Mori Skull/Skeleton Verge Fusee pocket watch c1800's specially made by J.Heasman for the Roman Pope Pius VII.
This is an extremely important historic pocket watch.
The watch has a pair silver cases.The outer case is decorated with a hand carved crowned skeleton holding a scythe.
You also can see a Knights helmets and swords all fallen on the ground-symbolize the transience of human life.It means that it doesnt matter if you was knight ,bishop or pope-the exit is one and the same for all.
This all should remind to the Pope himself that he is mortal too.
On the enamel dial is written the famous Latin Motto "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi" that means "Thus passes the glory of the world." It has been interpreted as "Worldly things are fleeting." The phrase was used in the ritual of papal coronation ceremonies between 1409 (when it was used at the coronation of Alexander V) and 1963.As the newly chosen pope proceeded from the sacristy of in his , the procession stopped three times. On each occasion a papal master of ceremonies would fall to his knees before the pope, holding a silver or brass reed, bearing a of smoldering . For three times in succession, as the cloth burned away, he would say in a loud and mournful voice, "Pater Sancte, sic transit gloria mundi!" ("Holy Father, so passes worldly glory!") These words, thus addressed to the pope, served as a reminder of the .In the center of the dial is depicting an apocalyptic scene with a burning volcano and a papals tiara crown,a bishops tiara,kings crown,papals regalia and a sword.This symbolize that nothing will remain after all-only dust in the wind...The watch has an amazing verge fusee movement-all hand made and hand finished-fantastic hand pierced and engraved balance cock,depictng a head.Please note the skull head thumbpiece on the inner case. PERFECT WORKING ORDER!!!
It comes with the original key.
60mm in diameter.
The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $25,000.00! Now is your only chance to buy this amazing piece! Provenance:This unique piece comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamanov,who was the personal physician to King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. Dr.Karamanov was also a member of the first Bulgarian Regular Masonic Lodge named “Balkanska Zvezda” c1890's . His collection contain over 1200 skull watches,skull goblets,skull victorican jewelry etc...NOTE:PLEASE OBSERVE CAREFULLY THE PHOTOS! IT IS A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
Every potencial defect which is shown in the photos,but not mention in the description,will be considered for described.All the photos shoot by professional Nikon 105 Macro lens under 40x diopter magnification,so you can explore even the smallest detail like under microscope! Free shipping to worldwide by DHL overnight courier.