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How was a watch fob worn?
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A watch fob was worn in one pocket of a vest. The wearer would feed the fob through a buttonhole and then drop the attached pocket watch into the opposite pocket. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of pocket watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Victorian 14K Gold Fob Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
A victorian 14K gold watch chain worn with a watch on one end, carrying a fob on the other. Of gold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ladies Fob Watch Chain Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold and platinum ladies fob watch chain; part of our
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Vintage 1910s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
Fabulous early Rose Gold Folding Watch chain. Measuring 3.8 x .65. This would look amazing added to
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches
Materials
10k Gold, Rose Gold
Carnelian Intaglio Victorian Fob Clip Pocket Watch Chain 10k Gold & Gold Filled
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Metal Content: Guaranteed 10k Gold (fob & ball charms) & Gold Filled as tested
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Victorian 12K Rose Gold Watch Fob Double Row Bracelet Link Chain - 13 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this exquisite antique watch fob, a true piece of history from the Victorian
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Rose Gold
Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Chain Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
gauge 14 karat yellow gold rope watch chain with T Bar, spring ring and very unique Elks tooth Fob. The
Category
Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold


