Skip to main content

Antique Watch Chain

to
35
489
477
510
510
469
284
125
102
91
89
72
39
33
17
12
12
10
8
5
5
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
13
10
8
8
6
Sort By
Victorian Gold-Filled Agate 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
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Fire Agate, Gold

Victorian Gold Filled Chalcedony Ornate Repousse Floral Motif Fob
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
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Gold-filled

Victorian 18k Bloodstone Fob
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
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Agate Snake Motif Fob
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
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Chalcedony Fox Seal with Chased Split Ring Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
typically attached to pocket watch chains, which were fastened to the vest pocket. Seal fobs, such as this
Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold

Tobias 14K Yellow Gold Cigar Punch Tool / Accessory
Located in Norwood, NJ
have been worn as a fob hanging from a gentleman's watch chain. The sleek and stylish design has an
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold

Victorian English 9k Amethyst Fob
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
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Carnelian Small Fob Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
standing. Worn on a pocket watch chain, waistcoat, or as pendants, fobs often showcased intricate designs
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Base Metal

Edwardian 9k Carnelian Knight Chess Piece Fob
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
Category

1880s Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
good luck, and were worn on necklaces, bracelets, and watch chains, often side by side with other
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Victorian Mixed Metals and Agate Floral Motif Spinner 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
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Georgian Antique Gold Citrine with Engraved Split Ring Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
attached to a pocket watch chain or worn on a necklace. Citrine was valued for its striking color and
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Antique Gold and Citrine Stone with Split Ring Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
attached to a pocket watch chain or worn on a necklace. Citrine was valued for its striking color and
Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold

Courting Couple at Midnight, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, 1919
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
man’s watch chain, cufflink, and handkerchief, along with the young woman’s ruffled blouse and sheer
Category

1910s Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Antique Gemstone Watch Key Fob Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Victorian era. Victorian curb chain bracelets with authentic watch keys and gemstone fobs are highly
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold

Napier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Flask
By Napier Co.
Located in Northampton, GB
. A. Bliss Co. Initially the company manufactured men’s gilt watch chains. Four years later in 1882
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
By C.H. Meylan
Located in New York, NY
Single cut, G-H, approximately 1.6 TCW Chain tested for 18K gold Watch tested for platinum Watch Length
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Victorian Watch Key for a Pocket Watch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wonderful antique Victorian watch key! (Chain for display purposes only and not included with purchase
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold

Alfred Baldwin, Esq.
By Edward John Poynter
Located in London, GB
, watch chain and gold pince nez, albeit a nineteenth-century plutocrat reimagined as a sixteenth-century
Category

19th Century Old Masters Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Deco pendant watch on a long sautoir-style chain necklace, the rectangular platinum watch case is
Category

1920s Unknown Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 19th Century Victorian 14K Gold Amethyst Watch Fob
Located in Philadelphia, PA
charm or pendant. Simply a wonderful Victorian watch fob! (Chain for display purposes and not included
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Edwardian Enameled Sterling Silver Marcasite Natural Pearl Pendant Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Cover are hanging flowers and blue bow The necklace with chain and watch measures 24" long, The watch
Category

1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Marcasite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Jade, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. The fob can
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous Guilloche enamel throughout the entire chain and watch pendant. The back of the pendant features a
Category

1910s Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

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

Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Watch with Sapphire Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
bow top from which the watch and a delicate diamond chain are suspended. The piece boasts a total
Category

1910s Antique Watch Chain

Materials

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

19th Century Folk Art Wooden and Brass Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
small drawer used for watch tools, chain, or personal ephemera. Drawer is 2.5" x 2.5" x 2". Watch in
Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Brass

Cartier Platinum Yellow Gold Diamond Black Enamel Pendant Watch Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, especially jeweled timepieces. - 24” long chain - Watch 1.5” in diameter - 27 seed pearls - 34 black
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

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

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Enamel, Fancy Victorian Pocket Watch Key Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
breathtaking antique watch key and chain. The piece measures approximately 62mm in total length, with the
Category

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
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
piece has guilloche enamel throughout the chain and watch. There is beautiful laced filigree platinum
Category

1910s Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

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

Exquisite Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
worn as a lapel watch or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant. References: Christie's April 15
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 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
Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting, 1650
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
gesture of the ring offered by Jesus. Behind her, a man in chain mail watches the scene, presumably a
Category

1650s Italian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Canvas

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Chiseled Escutcheon Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
and held together by fine palm link chains. The largest is in the form of an escutcheon, with openwork
Category

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
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
multiple rope style and push button clasp and safety chain. The watch is in good working order and the
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Metal, Gold

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Gold Cased Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
a chain and acted as counterweights, allowing the wearer to easily pull the watch from their
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Base Metal

HALL DU VOYAGES 1900 Paris Travel Foldable Clock In Sterling Silver With Niello
Located in Miami, FL
snap locket and a movable ring on top to wear in a chain or watch-fob. Dial: Round in white porcelain
Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Empire ormolu and bronze Pendule au Bon Sauvage clock signed Alibert
Located in London, GB
. Rouseau from 1812 -30 The clock driven by 30 hour chain fusee watch mechanism.
Category

1810s French Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Jacques Kreisler Co 1920 Necklace In Platinum And 18Kt White Gold With Pearls
By Kreisler
Located in Miami, FL
production of men’s accessories – cufflinks, tie clips, bracelets and chains for watches, etc. Some years
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Base Metal

Portrait Of A Gentleman George Williams Kenworthy by John Dalziel Kenworthy
Located in York, GB
holding his cane, with his gold chain and fob watch captured beautifully. This painting is Signed and
Category

Early 1900s Old Masters Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Oil

Antique Gold Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique watch chain. Distinctive well-detailed open link. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Very Fine Gold Watch Chain
Located in Toronto, ON
This watch chain is stamped 18 KT on every link. It is hand made and in excellent condition. The
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Curb Watch Chain
Located in New York, NY
Excellent watch chain, complete and in original condition. At the back is a dog clasp and bolt
Category

1910s American Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Gold Watch Chain / Long Necklace, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Lovely antique 18 Kt yellow gold long filigree necklace / watch chain. Hallmark: weevil. Work from
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Gold Watch Chain Necklace
Located in Middleton, WI
This antique Victorian gold link chain was handcrafted in England around 1890. All but four of the
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

15k Gold, 9k Gold

Edwardian Exquisite 14 Karat Solid Gold Watch Chain or Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
gold, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Edwardian Exquisite 14 KT Solid Gold Watch Chain or Necklace Measures
Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold

George V 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 1914, 80.3 grams
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique George V 9ct mellow rose gold curved link double Albert watch chain with T-bar, dating
Category

1910s British George V Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 9ct Rose Gold Curb Link Albert Watch Chain, 16” 45.4g, Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
with very little wear to the links despite its age. Traditionally worn as a watch chain suspending a
Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French Victorian Watch Chain / Châtelaine in Gold, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning and rare victorian antique 18kt gold watch chain, châtelaine type (quality mark: eagle's
Category

Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Heavy Albert Watch Chain 625 Purity 32 Grams Rare
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID GOLD LONG AND HEAVY ANTIQUE WATCH CHAIN DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Rose Gold Style
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain, 1922
Located in Glasgow, GB
Showcasing a curb link design, the antique 9ct mellow rose gold double Albert watch chain from 1922
Category

1920s British George V Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

9 Kt Rose Gold Double Albert Gentleman s Pocket Watch Chain and 18 Kt Fob
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 Kt rose gold double albert gentleman's pocket watch chain with T bar and swivel fittings with a
Category

Early 20th Century British George V Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

9 Kt Rose Gold Double Albert Gentleman s Pocket Watch Chain and 18 Kt Gold Fob
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 9 Kt Rose gold Double Albert Gentleman's pocket watch chain with an 18 Kt gold George III 1788
Category

Early 20th Century British George V Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Pendant and Watch Chain with Pearls and Enamel in 15 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing 15 karat yellow Victorian watch chain/pendant was crafted to be cherished for
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with Blue Sapphire
Located in Little Neck, NY
14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob with blue sapphire. Vintage watch chain with Railroad Order Fob
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Watch Chain", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.
Questions About Antique Watch Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To use a pocket watch chain, first attach one end to the fob of your watch. Then, tuck the watch into the watch pocket of your jacket. Thread the free end of the chain through your jacket buttonhole. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of pocket watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket watch chain is called a fob, or watch fob. They can be made in a variety of materials, but most often appear in a metal that matches the case of the watch itself. Shop a collection of antique watch fobs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    What makes a watch antique is its age. A watch must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique. Watches that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage, while newer ones are contemporary. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    At 100 years of age or more, a watch is generally considered an antique. A vintage watch is a timepiece that is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique, vintage and modern watches.