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How was a watch fob worn?

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How was a watch fob worn?
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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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 a chain to wear as a pendant. This is out of a massive collection of Contemporary ...
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Antique Early 1900s Pocket Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14K Gold Pocket Watch Chain with Lincoln & Grant Portrait Fob
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional antique pocket watch chain crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a substantial double-sided portrait fob depicting Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow 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 Stone Information: Genuine Carnelian Intaglio Color: Orangey Red Measurements: l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Elgin National 14K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch w Gold Chain and Elks Tooth Fob
By Elgin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Most notably, the watch chain includes an accessory two inch gold chain with BPOE 10 karat gold fob with authentic elk's tooth.
Category

Antique 1890s American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt White Gold & Black Enamel, Pocket Watch Chain & Masonic Fob circa 1920-30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
The contrasting monochrome aesthetic offers a sharp, sophisticated look that is exceptionally hard to find in vintage chains. Designed with ultimate versatility in mind, this piece f...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

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