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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
Victorian Ladies Pocket Watch Chain Seed Pearl Antique Original 1890's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1890's Victorian Ladies Pocket Watch Chain
Features a Genuine Natural Seed Pearl
Onyx Gemstone Inlaid with Pyrite
Onyx Gemstone is Cracked
All...
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Pearl
Victorian Ladies Diamond Pocket Watch Chain Tiger's Eye Cameo HF Barrows
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1870's-1880's Victorian Ladies Diamond Pocket Watch Chain Tiger's Eye Cameo HF Barrows
Features a Hand Carved Tiger's Eye Cameo
Accented with 3 G...
Category
Antique 1870s Pocket Watches
Materials
Diamond, Tiger's Eye
Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain Antique Original 1920's 14K White Gold Filled
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Pocket Watch Chain Antique Original 1920's 14K White Gold Filled
Beautiful Engraving
14K White Gold Filled
Circa 1920's
The Art Deco Era of Jewelry Design
Genuine An...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, White 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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Category
Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
Category
Vintage 1910s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum


