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9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section
9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section

9ct Gold Victorian Watch Chain Section

Located in London, GB

9ct Gold Victorian display Chain section These were used to display medals ,coins , but are now a very decadent item of jewellery that can be worn elegantly to reflect on such a bea...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770
Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770

Thomas Higgat. A Fine Early Silver Pair Case Verge Pocket Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

This pocket watch is a very fine and rare example, because of it's condition of an early 18th Century champleve dial verge pair cased pocket watch with it's steel chain and steel cra...

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1770s British Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Silver

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain
18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain

18 Karat Gold, Tiffany & Co Enamelled Pendant Watch on Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This Art Nouveau pendant watch on chain was made for Tiffany & Co for retail in the United States. The watch hangs from a yellow gold filled curb link chain that has a swivel type cl...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant
Antique 10 Karat Rose Gold Folding Watch Chain Fob Pendant

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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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold

14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's
14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's

14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's

Located in Long Beach, CA

The clever engineering of the piece allows it to transition effortlessly between styles; it can be worn as a classic necklace, wrapped around the wrist as a multi-layered bracelet, o...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Enamel

14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's
14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's

14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain with Enamel Inlay circa 1920's

Located in Long Beach, CA

The clever engineering of the piece allows it to transition effortlessly between styles; it can be worn as a classic necklace, wrapped around the wrist as a multi-layered bracelet, o...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Enamel

Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace
Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace

Antique Bailey Banks & Biddle Platinum Pearl Diamond Watch Necklace

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in New York, NY

Antique Art Deco platinum chain with pocket watch pendant by Bailey Banks & Biddle.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain
J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain

J.W. Benson Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater C1895 With Albert Chain

By J.W. Benson

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Heavy 18ct Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a Heavy 18ct Gold Albert Watch Chain C1895.

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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Yellow Gold

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace
20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace

20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Filigrees Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : This antique gold chain is actually an old pocket watch chain. It makes a lovely antique gold necklace worn close to the neck.

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

This chain's understated elegance makes it the perfect match for a high-end vintage pocket watch, yet its clean lines ensure it remains a striking contemporary fashion choice.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

This chain's understated elegance makes it the perfect match for a high-end vintage pocket watch, yet its clean lines ensure it remains a striking contemporary fashion choice.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Given its unique color palette, this chain is the ideal companion for a white gold, rose gold, or even a mixed-metal pocket watch, ensuring a seamless and polished presentation.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace: Edwardian Curb Link

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Makers Mark S B & S Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold Edwardian Albert chain, previously used as a pocket watc...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's
14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's

14Kt Solid Pink and White Gold Art Deco Necklace Chain 1920's / 30's

Located in Long Beach, CA

Given its unique color palette, this chain is the ideal companion for a white gold, rose gold, or even a mixed-metal pocket watch, ensuring a seamless and polished presentation.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Fancy Open Curb & Rollerball Albert Chain Necklace
Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Fancy Open Curb & Rollerball Albert Chain Necklace

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Fancy Open Curb & Rollerball Albert Chain Necklace

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Maker's Mark J G & S Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold Edwardian-era Albert chain, previously used as a pocket watch cha...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

A Gold Antique Fetter and Rope link Watch Chain C1920
A Gold Antique Fetter and Rope link Watch Chain C1920

A Gold Antique Fetter and Rope link Watch Chain C1920

By Unbranded

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The chain is 19inches (48cm) long, This is indeed a super watch Albert which can be used as a neck chain or for attaching one's fine pocket watch.

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1920s British Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, 15 3/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923
Antique 9ct Gold, 15 3/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923

Antique 9ct Gold, 15 3/4 Inch Curb Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Albert Chain 9ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1923 Makers Mark J.K Introducing a stunning 9ct gold Albert chain- previously used as a pocket watch chain.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

c. 1880 Victorian 14K Gold-Filled Watch Chain Choker with Rock Crystal Locket
c. 1880 Victorian 14K Gold-Filled Watch Chain Choker with Rock Crystal Locket

c. 1880 Victorian 14K Gold-Filled Watch Chain Choker with Rock Crystal Locket

Located in Honolulu, HI

An extraordinary antique Victorian assemblage choker necklace, artfully pairing an authentic 14K gold-filled pocket watch chain with a luminous rock crystal locket.

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1880s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold-filled

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901
Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901

Waltham Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch 1901

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

It comes supplied with an original vintage pocket watch chain as well, so you can wear it as soon at it arrives.

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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watch Chains

1920s Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pocket Watch with Chain
1920s Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pocket Watch with Chain

1920s Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pocket Watch with Chain

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sewickley, PA

Cira 1920s 63 single cut diamonds = Approximately 1.00 carat G-I SI1-SI2 Enamel Platinum watch case Platinum iridium chain

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1920s Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

C. 1900 Masonic Royal Arch Keystone Watch Fob Pendant in White Chalcedony
C. 1900 Masonic Royal Arch Keystone Watch Fob Pendant in White Chalcedony

C. 1900 Masonic Royal Arch Keystone Watch Fob Pendant in White Chalcedony

Located in Honolulu, HI

Fitted with its original ornate gold-filled mechanical swivel bail at the top, this piece was originally designed to hang from a Victorian or Edwardian gentleman's pocket watch chain...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case Match Holder Engraved Circa 1900s
Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case Match Holder Engraved Circa 1900s

Antique Sterling Silver Vesta Case Match Holder Engraved Circa 1900s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The side loop allows the piece to be attached to a chain, chatelaine, or pocket watch chain, which is typical of antique personal accessories from the late Victorian to Edwardian per...

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Early 1900s Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carnelian Fob Pendant, Mid-19th Century
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carnelian Fob Pendant, Mid-19th Century

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carnelian Fob Pendant, Mid-19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Originally worn on a gentleman’s pocket watch chain, fobs like this served as both a practical counterweight and a decorative seal, often used to imprint monograms or crests in wax.

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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold, Gold

Antique 20thC English Solid 15K Gold Mechanical Pencil, Sampson Mordan Co c.1914
Antique 20thC English Solid 15K Gold Mechanical Pencil, Sampson Mordan Co c.1914

Antique 20thC English Solid 15K Gold Mechanical Pencil, Sampson Mordan Co c.1914

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Compact and finely proportioned, the pencil was designed to be suspended from an Albert pocket watch chain via its attached suspension ring, making it both a practical and stylish ge...

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1910s British Other Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

These fobs were typically attached to pocket watch chains, which were fastened to the vest pocket.

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 18K solid Gold Edwardian T-bar pendant – Toggle pendant
Antique 18K solid Gold Edwardian T-bar pendant – Toggle pendant

Antique 18K solid Gold Edwardian T-bar pendant – Toggle pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

Originally crafted to secure a gentleman's pocket watch chain, this versatile piece has been beautifully preserved and features a rich, warm buttery gold patina.

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Cased Carnelian Fob Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Fob pendants were typically attached to pocket watch chains, used by men and women to adorn their outfits while keeping their watches close at hand.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Gold-filled, Base Metal

Antique Georgian Carnelian Small Fob Pendant
Antique Georgian Carnelian Small Fob Pendant

Antique Georgian Carnelian Small Fob Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Beyond their functional purpose, fobs quickly became fashionable accessories, symbolizing wealth, style, and social standing. Worn on a pocket watch chain, waistcoat, or as pendants,...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Base Metal

Georgian Antique Gold Citrine with Engraved Split Ring Fob Charm
Georgian Antique Gold Citrine with Engraved Split Ring Fob Charm

Georgian Antique Gold Citrine with Engraved Split Ring Fob Charm

Located in Rotterdam, NL

During the Georgian period, fobs were essential accessories, primarily worn by men as attachments to their pocket watches. A fob would be suspended from a chain and tucked into a wai...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Antique Gold and Citrine Stone with Split Ring Fob Charm
Georgian Antique Gold and Citrine Stone with Split Ring Fob Charm

Georgian Antique Gold and Citrine Stone with Split Ring Fob Charm

Located in Rotterdam, NL

During the Georgian period, fobs were essential accessories, primarily worn by men as attachments to their pocket watches. A fob would be suspended from a chain and tucked into a wai...

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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain
Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain

Waltham Solid 14K Multicolor Gold Bird Hunter Case Pocket Watch And Chain

Located in Norwood, NJ

An exquisite American Waltham ladies pendant watch, manufactured circa 1901 and housed in a finely crafted solid 14-karat gold case by the Crescent Watch Case Manufacturing Company. ...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold 12.5" Dot Bar Link Pocket Dog Clip  Watch Chain
Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold 12.5" Dot Bar Link Pocket Dog Clip  Watch Chain

Antique Art Nouveau Yellow Gold 12.5" Dot Bar Link Pocket Dog Clip Watch Chain

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.6 Grams Chain Type: Dot Detail Bar link chain Chain Length: 12.5 Inches Chain Thickness: 1.1mm Link Width: 2.6mm Clasp: Spring Ring & ...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold & Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Watch Key 15ct Yellow Gold Tested Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian pocket watch key and chain is a rare and stunning find.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Engraved Silver Pocket Thermometer with Swivel Case, 19th Century
Victorian Engraved Silver Pocket Thermometer with Swivel Case, 19th Century

Victorian Engraved Silver Pocket Thermometer with Swivel Case, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

When closed, the instrument forms a compact protective capsule suitable for carrying in a pocket or attaching to a watch chain or chatelaine.

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Late 19th Century Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Silver

Antique William Adams Ltd Gold Fob & Albert Chain, Birmingham 1917
Antique William Adams Ltd Gold Fob & Albert Chain, Birmingham 1917

Antique William Adams Ltd Gold Fob & Albert Chain, Birmingham 1917

Located in Nottingham, GB

Originally intended as a pocket-watch accessory, the chain can now be worn traditionally with a waistcoat or adapted stylistically as a necklace or jewellery chain, while the fob add...

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Early 20th Century Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Carved Jade Spinning Watch Fob Pendant
Victorian 9K Gold Carved Jade Spinning Watch Fob Pendant

Victorian 9K Gold Carved Jade Spinning Watch Fob Pendant

Located in beverly hills, CA

It was originally designed to hang as an adornment from a pocket watch Albert chain. Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Gemstone: Jade Oval carved Jadeite Jade: 17.5 mm x 12.7 mm Measurement: 37...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Necklace Platinum Fob Chain Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Necklace Platinum Fob Chain Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Necklace Platinum Fob Chain Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Originally a fob chain for a pocket watch, the chain is great worn today as a necklace.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche. Gorgeous long necklace with an open face pocket-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in th...

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Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship
Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship

Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl Sailor Farwell & Return with Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

From his raised right hand, the wrist deep in lace, he dangles a gold pocket watch by its chain over the green apron the woman holds up between them; in the apron lie some ten gold c...

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1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Gold Cased Fob Charm Pendant
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Gold Cased Fob Charm Pendant

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Gold Cased Fob Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

They were typically attached to pocket watches via a chain and acted as counterweights, allowing the wearer to easily pull the watch from their waistcoat pocket.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Base Metal

Antique Georgian Gold Foliage Carnelian Large Fob Charm Pendant
Antique Georgian Gold Foliage Carnelian Large Fob Charm Pendant

Antique Georgian Gold Foliage Carnelian Large Fob Charm Pendant

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Gentlemen would attach them to their pocket watches or waistcoats via a chain, using the fob to stamp wax seals on important documents or letters.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pocket Watch Chains

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Base Metal

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Antique Pocket Watch Chains For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique pocket watch chains. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of antique pocket watch chains includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Deco styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Vacheron Constantin and American Waltham Watch Co. are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for mixed cut antique pocket watch chains and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. Most of our antique pocket watch chains for sale are for men, but there are 82 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much are Antique Pocket Watch Chains?

Prices for antique pocket watch chains can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $33,000, while antique pocket watch chains, on average, fetch $2,429.