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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 Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Base Metal

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. The case swivels open to reveal the inte...

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Late 19th Century Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant

Located in New York, NY

These charms were thought to banish malevolent forces and bring good luck, and were worn on necklaces, bracelets, and watch chains, often side by side with other charms like the Ital...

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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Watch Chain

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 Watch Chain

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 Watch Chain

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Distinguished Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “White Dal” Spy Portrait 1883
Distinguished Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “White Dal” Spy Portrait 1883

Distinguished Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “White Dal” Spy Portrait 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

He is dressed in the refined attire typical of a well-established Victorian gentleman: a tailored frock coat, waistcoat with watch chain, crisp high-collared shirt, and neatly tied b...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Paper

Stylish Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “Sheep” Spy Caricature 1883
Stylish Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “Sheep” Spy Caricature 1883

Stylish Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “Sheep” Spy Caricature 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

He wears a tall silk top hat, tailored frock coat, waistcoat with watch chain, and neatly tied cravat. In one hand he holds a slender walking stick and a cigar, subtle accessories th...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Paper

Victorian Aristocrat with Top Hat – Vanity Fair “Lord Leicester’s Nephew” 1883
Victorian Aristocrat with Top Hat – Vanity Fair “Lord Leicester’s Nephew” 1883

Victorian Aristocrat with Top Hat – Vanity Fair “Lord Leicester’s Nephew” 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

He is dressed in the refined attire typical of a well-established Victorian gentleman: a tailored frock coat, waistcoat with watch chain, crisp high-collared shirt, and neatly tied b...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Paper

Courting Couple at Midnight, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, 1919
Courting Couple at Midnight, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, 1919

Courting Couple at Midnight, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, 1919

By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Their attire—the young man’s watch chain, cufflink, and handkerchief, along with the young woman’s ruffled blouse and sheer sleeves—reflects the formality and ritual of early twentie...

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1910s Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exquisite antique Victorian 9ct gold curb chain bracelet from the 19th century featuring nine unique fobs, five of which are in the form of watch keys.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch with Diamond Long Chain
Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch with Diamond Long Chain

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch with Diamond Long Chain

By C.H. Meylan

Located in New York, NY

Fine and rare Art Deco period diamond and platinum pendant watch by C.H. Meylan on long, beautiful diamond and 18K white gold chain.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Alfred Baldwin, Esq.
Alfred Baldwin, Esq.

Alfred Baldwin, Esq.

By Edward John Poynter

Located in London, GB

Poynter’s portrait shows Baldwin as a prosperous late Victorian industrialist; with luxuriant beard, dark frock coat, watch chain and gold pince nez, albeit a nineteenth-century plut...

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19th Century Old Masters Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Edwardian Enameled Sterling Silver Marcasite & Natural Pearl Pendant Watch
Edwardian Enameled Sterling Silver Marcasite & Natural Pearl Pendant Watch

Edwardian Enameled Sterling Silver Marcasite & Natural Pearl Pendant Watch

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Edwardian vintage watch pendant in original condition! Designed in Sterling Silver, Marcasite and Natural Pearls Pendant Watch Featuring a powder blue guilloche enameled with 24K Go...

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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Watch Chain

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 Watch Chain

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace
Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

The watch drop measures 1 1/2 inches wide. The links of the chain measure 2 mm wide.

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1910s Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The design and use of brass nail heads is a great way to display your watch when not in use. The reverse side has a small drawer used for watch tools, chain, or personal ephemera.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Brass

Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Watch with Sapphire Accents
Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Watch with Sapphire Accents

Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Watch with Sapphire Accents

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This sophisticated timepiece is crafted from platinum and 14K white gold, featuring a charming diamond bow top from which the watch and a delicate diamond chain are suspended.

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1910s Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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 Watch Chain

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant
Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant

Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

This gorgeous piece has guilloche enamel throughout the chain and watch. There is beautiful laced filigree platinum and diamonds set on the back of the watch pendant.

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1910s Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heart
Large Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heart

Large Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Banded Carnelian Agate Heart

Located in London, GB

It retains its original antique silver suspension loop for immediate wear on a traditional neck chain or watch fob. Images show both sides - no chips or dreadful scratches very be...

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Late 19th Century Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Silver

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 Watch Chain

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Chiseled Escutcheon Pendant
French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Chiseled Escutcheon Pendant

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Chiseled Escutcheon Pendant

Located in Poitiers, FR

Our opinion : Now an antique pendant in rose gold, it was probably part of a larger set with chain, necklace and watch. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we de...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Peek A Boo Ladies Wristwatch with Opal and Diamonds

By Geneva Clock Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The band is also composed of 14 karat yellow gold with a multiple rope style and push button clasp and safety chain. The watch is in good working order and the hinge mechanism functi...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Metal, Gold

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 Watch Chain

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 Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Base Metal

A rose gold curb link double Albert watch chain
A rose gold curb link double Albert watch chain

A rose gold curb link double Albert watch chain

Located in London, GB

A rose gold curb link double Albert watch chain, terminating to a swivel clasp on both ends, suspended from a jump ring containing a T-bar and short chain 2 cm long, total length of ...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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Antique Watch Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique watch chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 9k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique watch chain from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating an antique watch chain has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Vacheron Constantin and Alfred Wigley are consistently popular. Take a look at an antique watch chain featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique watch chain, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Watch Chain?

On average, an antique watch chain at 1stDibs sells for $2,016, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $34,107 for the highest priced versions of this item.