Fancy Antique Fobs
Yellow Gold Quartz Victorian Fob Pendant - 9k Fancy Scrollwork Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Quartz
Cut: Fancy
Color: Light Yellow
Style: Fob
Theme: Scrollwork
Features: Etched Scrollwork Detailing
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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Fancy Watch Fob with Gold Charm
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1900, for pocket watch enthusiasts. Antique fourteen karat 14K yellow gold 4.5 inch fancy
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Entwined Snakes Seal Fob, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare antique 18kt gold entwined snakes seal fob is simply enchanting!
Crafted in rich 18kt
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
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W 1 in D 0.8 in L 1.25 in
Antique 9k gold novelty seal fob pendant, harp, Bloodstone
Located in NEWARK, GB
This sweet little antique novelty gold seal fob pendant is so much fun!
Beautifully modelled as a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 3/8" Antique 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This late 19th century fancy link watch chain has been crafted in solid 14k gold. It is a stunning
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
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L 16.38 in
Late Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Fob Chain Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Antique fancy fob chain with a 2.5cm chain drop to T bar. Ornate twist wire and flat oval links
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bismarck Watch Chain w Fancy T Bar
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In 14 Karat yellow gold, this antique watch chain is nicely fitted with a fancy T bar, dog clip and
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Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Link 61 IN Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
smaller plain oval links
Completed by antique fob clasp closure
Stamped with French hallmarks for 18
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Antique 1890s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.19 in L 61 in
Antique Victorian Necklace 14k Rose Gold 17" Watch Chain for Charms Fancy Link
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian fancy link necklace crafted in 14k & 9k rose gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Amethyst 18K Yellow Gold 59 IN Long Antique Station Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as 1.5 mm fancy cable link chain with twenty-four stations
Comprised of bezel set 5.2 mm
Category
Antique 1860s Rope Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.22 in L 59.01 in
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Albertina Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
faceted,belcher link chain, fastened with a swivel dog clip. The bracelet also has a fancy, twisted t-bar
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chain Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian gilt albertina chain, watch chain, tassel
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Victorian era gilt albertina chain.
Perfect for displaying your favourite fob
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
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Antique 10k gold watch key swivel fob pendant, Bloodstone and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Victorian 9ct gold watch key seal fob makes for a fantastic pendant or the perfect addition to your favourite Albert chain.
The Victorians had a great way of turning fu...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 10k Gold
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W 0.6 in L 2 in
Victorian 9ct Gold Miniature Amethyst Fob Seal with Carved Fly, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulously dainty and rare Victorian 9ct gold fob seal that has a masterfully carved fly insect engraved into a hexagonal amethyst base. The body of the fob has delicately chased p...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.4 in L 0.75 in
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Amethyst Intaglio Fob Seal Pendant with Ornate Floral Design
Located in Danvers, MA
A lovely, feminine ornately decorated antique watch fob with intaglio - this is a petite, yet not tiny size that would be really beautiful worn on a chain as a pendant.
Made of gold...
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Antique Gold Watch Fob Chain
Located in New York, NY
Antique 9 karat watch fob chain with attached t-bar and hanging fob. Lightweight with elaborate detailing.
Category
20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 Lipstick Holder and Pocket Watch, Malachite and Onyx
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Berlin, DE
Fabulous and extreme rare Van Cleef & Arpels 2 in 1 accessory.
Lipstick Holder and Ladies Pocket Watch. Malachite and Onyx Case.
Movement: mechanical manual winding.
A unique coll...
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20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
W 0.52 in D 0.34 in L 2.73 in
Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fob is an adornment or a seal that hangs from the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. Its purpose is to decorate or add weight to the watch chain itself making it easier for the wat...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Paperclip Necklace 9k Rose Gold Watch Chain Medallion
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian paperclip chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
The hefty paperclip link necklace weighs 44 grams and featur...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
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Dm 1.5 in L 18.5 in
Antique Victorian T-Bar Box Pocket Watch Tassel Chain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian short T-bar box pocket watch chain set with a tassel pendant. The vest T-bar, box chain and the lovely tassel adorned with rose flowers on top are made of 14 kar...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Tiffany & Co. Perfume Bottle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This mid century, solid 14 karat gold perfume bottle was manufactured by Tiffany and Company. Made during the mid 20th century the square form bottle has a ribbed or rippled type fin...
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20th Century American Modernist Vanity Items
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold and Enamel Watch Chain with Slides and a Fob Seal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian 14k gold and enamel watch chain with slides and a fob seal.
Comprised of a 14k gold rope chain with a decorative enameled gold slide and caps.
A seal is atta...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
W 0.87 in D 0.48 in L 11.42 in
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Fob Seal Pendant with Griffins
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A really intricate and beautifully crafted fob seal pendant from the Victorian period. The piece is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold however is unmarked. The hollow pendant is craft...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Citrine Fob Seal, circa 1902
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An impressive early Edwardian 18ct yellow gold citrine set fob seal dating from 1902. The original owner made the decision to keep the base blank which means the new owner still has ...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Silver and Amethyst Fob
Located in Venice, CA
This mixed-metal piece combines 14k rose gold and silver in the beautiful floral and foliate motif of an open work cone. A rose gold flower dangles in silhouette, surrounded by a fra...
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K and silver and natural pearl ring. The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is natural, as opposed to cultured and very slightly out of round. The floral motif also has 14 be...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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Antique Fancy link sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Victorian era, sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Lovely fancy
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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Spinning Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9kt gold, fancy link Albert chain.
It has lovely fancy rich solid gold links
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Bar Link Antique Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of an alternating pattern of fancy bar and round links
Bar links are layered with
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Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 9ct Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Enamelled Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Art Deco era 9ct yellow gold fancy link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
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L 15.6 in
Antique shield fob pendant, silver and 9k rose gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian sterling silver and Rose gold shield fob.
A nice heavy fob with a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Fob Chain, circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold ladies fob watch chain; part of our diverse antique
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k gold novelty seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Jug, Pitcher
Located in NEWARK, GB
This sweet little antique novelty gold seal fob pendant is so much fun!
Modelled as a jug or
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, 9k Rolled Gold, Quartz, Initial M
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Georgian 9ct rolled gold and carved quartz crystal seal fob.
It is a
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique Gold Fancy Double Prince Albert Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
attributed to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort. Gents often add a watch fob or seal and a pocket watch
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English Chain Necklaces
Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Fluted Link 52 IN Long Antique Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain featuring fluted bar link stations
Completed by large fob lobster
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.5 in L 52.5 in
Antique Gold Rock Crystal Armorial Crest Hand Seal
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous rock crystal fob in 15kt is in the form of a hand holding a rock crystal pyramid carved
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Antique 1860s British Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Link Watch Chain, Albert Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb antique 9 karat gold fancy link watch chain or Albert chain.
It has belcher type links
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
1902 9k Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain and Shield Fob
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fancy fob chain may be worn as a necklace or with a pendant or with a pocket watch if so desired
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Antique Early 1900s British Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Link Watch Chain Bracelet, Albert Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9 karat yellow gold, fancy link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a shorter
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Link Watch Chain Bracelet, Albert Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9 karat yellow gold, fancy link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a shorter
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9 Karat Rose Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Double Watch Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique fancy link 9kt Rose gold double Albert chain or watch chain.
It has elongated
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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L 17.2 in
Antique Victorian Watch Chain Necklace 9k Rose Gold 15" Fancy Link Choker
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian watch chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold (circa
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Scroll Seal Fob with Blank Quartz Base circa 1860
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fancy 15 karat yellow gold ornate scroll seal fob with a’ blind’ white faceted quartz base. This
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fancy Paperclip Link Chain Necklace
By Nicolis Cola
Located in Philadelphia, PA
flat bar links and suspending an antique-style fob bale
Competed by a concealed clasp closure
With
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco 9kt Gold Fancy Bar Link Watch Chain, Albert Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
to the other.
Perfect for showcasing your favourite antique pocket or fob watch
Stamped 9ct
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 18k, French. This rare oversized very fancy watch key makes an inspired pendant! Set
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Rose Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era rose gold plated longuard chain necklace.
It has fancy shaped
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Antique 9k Rose Gold Albert Chain, Watch Chain Necklace, Trombone Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era 9ct rose gold fancy link watch chain or Albert chain, this is a
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Art Deco 9 karat gold Albert chain, watch chain, necklace, Bar link
Located in NEWARK, GB
antique pocket or fob watch or wearing as a necklace.
A very lovely piece, this would make a beautiful
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Wine Bar Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
are present in this cabinet! Fancy upper crown spindle railing on all sides with large finials to the
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
H 58.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Antique Silver Albert Chain, Fancy Link, Lion Swivel Fob, Watch Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly handsome antique, Victorian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Fancy silver
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Antique Victorian silver watch fob pendant, St Christopher
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian sterling silver watch fob pendant.
It is a large fob and quite
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Seal Fob, Samuel
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Georgian era 9kt gold and carved rock crystal seal fob.
It is a very
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiny Antique 9k gold seal fob pendant, Dinna Forget
Located in NEWARK, GB
A dainty and sweet little antique seal fob.
Crafted in 9ct gold, it is a tiny sized fob with a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Winston Churchill Family Fobs of Duke of Marlborough
Located in Stamford, CT
. All fobs are fancy and are completely engraved in raised repousse engraving..
George Spencer Churchill
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Compass Pendant, Carnelian Seal Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique 9 karat yellow gold compass pendant set with a Carnelian fob.
This lovely little
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.95 in D 0.25 in L 1.1 in
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This early 20th century Art Deco fancy link watch chain has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
The
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
such lovely chunky links.
Perfect for showcasing your favourite antique pocket or fob watch or wearing
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique 9kt yellow gold Albert chain or watch chain.
It has gorgeous fancy links
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Fancy Link Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Victorian era gold plated longuard chain necklace.
It has fancy interlocking
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian sterling silver Chatelaine, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible antique sterling silver chatelaine.
A truly beautiful piece, designed to be worn
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Early 20th Century British Belts
Antique Sterling silver Albert chain, Fancy link, Rose gold shield fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall in love with this handsome antique sterling silver Albert chain.
It
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Albert Chain, Watch Chain, Horseshoe Fob
Located in NEWARK, GB
favourite antique pocket or fob watch or wearing as a choker necklace depending on size.
The chain is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
10k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Fancy Antique Fobs For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of fancy antique fobs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 9k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Our collection of fancy antique fobs includes designs that are universally popular, but Edwardian and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but carnelian versions, from our inventory of 2, are particularly popular. A selection of mixed cut and uncut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of fancy antique fobs, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Fancy Antique Fobs?
Prices for fancy antique fobs start at $445 and top out at $4,895 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,953.
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
Questions About Fancy Antique Fobs
- What is an antique fob?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fob is a pendant that can be attached to a chain. Common types of fobs would be a pocket watch, a piece of jewelry or a locket. On 1stDibs, you can find antique fobs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
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