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MUSEUM Templar/Masonic Memento Mori Skull&Snake 18k gold Juvenia watch&book box
Estimated price for orientation: 10 750 $
Category: Antique
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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
I am pleased to offer from my private collection this MUSEUM antique Templar/Masonic Memento Mori Skull&Snake 18k gold Juvenia A1 GRADE observatory tested CHRONOMETER pocket watch and matching silver&malachite book shape box c1900's.
The watch is solid 18k gold,with the original gun metal outer protection case.The outer case depicting a smiling skull and a snake.
The watch is in MINT CONDITION! A NEW-OLD STOCK! PRISTINE!
The watch is with the finest A1 grade levere chronometer caliber movement ever made by Juvenia!
The movement is a real piece of art-hand polished and finished plates,decorated with the Geneve Cotes,3 Chatons(the rubies are mounted in gold settings),Breguet spiral,compensating Guillaume balance with gold weights,precision regulator,ruby endstone on balance,solid gold train.
51mm in diameter including the outer case.48mm the gold watch alone.
Perfect working order.
All the parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced!
The watch 18k fancy case is in mint condition,fancy satin gold chased.
The inner cuvette case is also solid gold,engraved with a beautiful coat of arms,and signed "precision chronometrique",which means that the watch has been observatory tested and it has a chronometer accuracy.The watch comes with an amazing hand made silver&malachite case in the form of a Templar Book,decorated with Skulls and crossed bones,hand engraved Cross with the Templar Motto "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES"(Under this sign we shall win).The set comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $23000 The watch is a link to the tradition of the memento mori - an object designed to remind us that life is brief and that we should seize the moment while we are here. Since the beginning of time,the skull is been used as a symbol of mortality, victory, the ultimate Memento Mori. The skull represented the contemplation of eternity. In Elizabethan England, it was an emblem of bawds, rakes and sexual adventure. Its a symbol men, in particular, have always loved to paint, carve, cast, and wear.
PERFECT WORKING ORDER! The watch comes with certificate of authenticity!Juvenia history: Juvenia was founded in 1860 by Jacques Didisheim-Goldschmidt in , . Shortly after he relocated to , expecting better opportunities. Jacques' son, Bernard, later succeeded his father. In the 1880s, Juvenia produced one of the first ladies . In 1914, Juvenia manufactured, at the time, the smallest constructed on a single level. Juvenia is known for its extraordinary, avant-garde, case designs, unusual time indications and architectural inspiration.
Provenance:This unique piece comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamov,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... If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured(possible byDHL 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 |
I am pleased to offer from my private collection this MUSEUM antique Templar/Masonic Memento Mori Skull&Snake 18k gold Juvenia A1 GRADE observatory tested CHRONOMETER pocket watch and matching silver&malachite book shape box c1900's.
The watch is solid 18k gold,with the original gun metal outer protection case.The outer case depicting a smiling skull and a snake.
The watch is in MINT CONDITION! A NEW-OLD STOCK! PRISTINE!
The watch is with the finest A1 grade levere chronometer caliber movement ever made by Juvenia!
The movement is a real piece of art-hand polished and finished plates,decorated with the Geneve Cotes,3 Chatons(the rubies are mounted in gold settings),Breguet spiral,compensating Guillaume balance with gold weights,precision regulator,ruby endstone on balance,solid gold train.
51mm in diameter including the outer case.48mm the gold watch alone.
Perfect working order.
All the parts original-nothing has been ever changed or replaced!
The watch 18k fancy case is in mint condition,fancy satin gold chased.
The inner cuvette case is also solid gold,engraved with a beautiful coat of arms,and signed "precision chronometrique",which means that the watch has been observatory tested and it has a chronometer accuracy.The watch comes with an amazing hand made silver&malachite case in the form of a Templar Book,decorated with Skulls and crossed bones,hand engraved Cross with the Templar Motto "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES"(Under this sign we shall win).The set comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $23000 The watch is a link to the tradition of the memento mori - an object designed to remind us that life is brief and that we should seize the moment while we are here. Since the beginning of time,the skull is been used as a symbol of mortality, victory, the ultimate Memento Mori. The skull represented the contemplation of eternity. In Elizabethan England, it was an emblem of bawds, rakes and sexual adventure. Its a symbol men, in particular, have always loved to paint, carve, cast, and wear.
PERFECT WORKING ORDER! The watch comes with certificate of authenticity!Juvenia history: Juvenia was founded in 1860 by Jacques Didisheim-Goldschmidt in , . Shortly after he relocated to , expecting better opportunities. Jacques' son, Bernard, later succeeded his father. In the 1880s, Juvenia produced one of the first ladies . In 1914, Juvenia manufactured, at the time, the smallest constructed on a single level. Juvenia is known for its extraordinary, avant-garde, case designs, unusual time indications and architectural inspiration.
Provenance:This unique piece comes directly from the famous Skulls collection of Dr.Atanas Karamov,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... If you are not satisfied in 100%,your money back guarantee. Free shipping to worldwide,fully insured(possible byDHL overnight courier)