Description
Beautiful and rare Masonic-themed 0.800 silver pocket watch with digital dial, awarded in 1925 to a German miner (“Hauer”) Fritz Kieseheuer for 25 years of service at the Harpener Bergbau AG, Dortmund.
This is a highly collectible example combining Freemasonry symbolism, Memento Mori motifs, and a presentation engraving—a combination almost never seen together.
The watch is in perfect working condition and keeps time well.
Features
Masonic “Memento Mori” Dial
The porcelain dial is decorated with numerous Masonic symbols including:
- Square & Compass with “G”
- Two Pillars with checkered pavement (the Temple entrance)
- Trowel, plumb, level
- Sun & moon icons
- Open book
- Key, sword, and other esoteric symbols At the center: “MEMENTO MORI” banner.
48mm Silver Case (0.800 Hallmark)
- German silver hallmark: Crescent & Crown
- Case stamped 0.800
- Engine-turned back with blank shield cartouche
- Signed and dated presentation engraving inside: Dem Hauer Fritz Kieseheuer Für 25 jährige Dienstzeit gewidmet von der Harpener Bergbau-Aktien-Gesellschaft Dortmund 1925
Mechanical Movement
- Clean and bright gilt movement
- Fully functional
- Regulation index marked F/S
- Original components intact
Condition
- Working perfectly
- Dial: excellent with no visible cracks
- Case: light age-related wear
- Movement: clean, well-preserved
A very attractive and historically meaningful timepiece.
Specifications
- Diameter: 48 mm
- Material: Silver (.800)
- Year: 1925
- Origin: Germany
- Movement: Manual wind (working)
Shipping
- Worldwide shipping with full tracking
- Secure packaging to protect the watch in transit
Summary
This is a rare opportunity to own a German Masonic presentation pocket watch with a stunning symbolic dial and confirmed provenance from a major mining corporation of the early 20th century.
Ideal for collectors of Freemasonry, German industrial history, or antique horology.
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