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How does an antique watch fob work?
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An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Sterling Silver Fob Pendant, Watch Fob, Shooting
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique sterling silver fob pendant.
It is a harder to find fob with a
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Carnelian Watch Fob Set
Located in New York, NY
Striking antique watch fob set distinctly designed in a mixture of 14 karat yellow and rose gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Victorian Chalcedony Gold Fob
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful example of a fob. The chalcedony on the bottom is in pristine condition. The
Category
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian pinchbeck carnelian seal fob
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian pinchbeck carnelian seal fob.
This Pinchbeck and Carnelian seal from early
Category
Antique 1830s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Arts and Crafts Gecko Fob
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts unusual gecko fob from the early 20th Century. Charming men's fob with a "trapped
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Unusual Victorian Agate Figural Fob
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian Agate Figural Fob from the late 19th Century of gilt metal with striped Scottish
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gilt Metal