Antique Sterling Silver Pocket Sundial Knight Transit Hora Sine Mora Pendant
$1,295.00
$1,295.00
Intriguing and finely detailed, this antique sterling silver pocket sundial pendant combines mechanical ingenuity with symbolic design. The octagonal case is engraved on one side with a radiating sunburst motif, while the interior opens to reveal a working sundial with Roman numerals and a hinged gnomon used to cast the shadow for timekeeping.
The reverse features a dimensional figure of a knight in armor holding a flag, framed by decorative scrollwork, adding a narrative and heraldic quality to the piece. Along the edge, the Latin inscription “Transit Hora Sine Mora”—translated as “Time passes without delay”—reinforces the memento mori theme often found in early timekeeping objects.
Both functional and ornamental, this miniature folding sundial is suspended from an ornate bail and can be worn as a pendant or carried as a curiosity. A distinctive antique piece that blends horology, symbolism, and sculptural craftsmanship.
Weight: 28.3 Grams
Measurements: 61 x 24 mm
Hallmark: 925
Metal: Sterling Silver
Item #: BR-1027-081423-15
