Sad hour plaques were part of a broader Victorian fascination with death and mourning, which included ornate coffins and elaborate funeral rituals. The clock on the plaque could be manually set to any time, with the hands fixed to indicate the moment of passing.
This particular plaque is from Argentina and reads, "La Hora Triste" which means, "The Sad Hour" or "The Sorrowful Hour". Sad Hour Plaques are a rare item to come across. Though the hands are missing, the fact that this plaque is Spanish makes it even more rare.
