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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
Antique Silver Albert Chain (Pocket Watch Chain), Birmingham 1939
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique sterling silver Albert chain — the classic gentleman's pocket-watch chain — with a bold curb-link design, T-bar and ornate shield-shaped fob, hallmarked Birmingham, 1939.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Albert Chain (Pocket Watch Chain), Chester 1907
Located in Braintree, GB
An antique sterling silver Albert chain — the classic Victorian and Edwardian gentleman's pocket-watch chain — with bold curb links, a T-bar and a decorative shield fob, fully hallma...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Gold Fill SB Champlin Co. Antique Original 1870's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pocket Watch Chain Gold Fill SB Champlin Co. Antique Original 1870's
All Original
Trademarked SB Champlin Co.
Category
Antique 1870s Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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
