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What is a pocket watch chain called?
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A watch fob is the name for a pocket watch chain. It's utilized to make the pocket watch more accessible by providing a handle for the user to hold while taking it out of a vest or pant pocket. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of pocket watch chains.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Shop for Antique Pocket Watch Chains on 1stDibs
A 9ct Rose Gold Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain C1900s
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 9ct Rose Gold Curb Link Pocket Watch Chain with Blood Stone Swivel Seal. C1900s.
This beautiful
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Pocket Watches
18k YG Pocket watch Chain. Antique Pocket Watch Curb chain.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Antique Pocket watch Chain.
Extremely RARE.
18k Yellow Gold with Platinum. Button is 14k and
Category
Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Oil - Lady with a Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Corsham, GB
shawl and an ornate bonnet. She sports a pocket watch chain adorned with ornate keys to the right side
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Art Nouveau Pocket Watch Chain Fob Vintage German 1910s AK Monogram
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a lovely stylish pocket watch chain fob. It was almost certainly made in Germany, circa
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Pocket Watch Chain with Fob, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely pocket watch chain with sentimental FOB, pendant with a picture of a loved one, is
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
Antique Austrian Girl Figural Cigar Cutter for Pocket Watch Chain, FOB, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
your humidor or at your pocket watch chain. Found at an Estate Sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Bronze