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What are pocket watch chains called?

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What are pocket watch chains called?
A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique bronze and horn pocket watch holder
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique pocket watch holder made of bronze and horn, fine workmanship, pocket watch is included
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Antique 1880s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Wrought Iron Dragon Motif Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English wrought iron dragon motif pocket watch holder.
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20th Century English Gothic More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Rococo Pocket Watch Holder or Display Stand of Gilt Bronze
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French pocket watch holder or display stand of gilt bronze from the late 19th c. featuring a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Standing Bird & Serpent Pocket Watch Holder France, Circa 1920s
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Folk Art wooden and brass pocket watch holder. Unique and most certainly one-of-a-kind
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

French Art Déco 'Pélican' Night Light / Pocket Watch Holder by Max Le Verrier
By Max Le Verrier
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A rare combination of night light & pocket watch holder modelled as a pelican with an open beak
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

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