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Victorian French Diamond Enameled Cherub Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
to display as the front. The timepiece would look lovely paired with a complimentary watch chain, and
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1880s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Antique watch chain, this antique necklace
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Lapis Lazuli Natural Pearls 18 Karat Gold Medallion Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
watch chain, this necklace consists of a double English convict link interspersed with patterns made of
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Russian Watch Fob by Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
of jewelry when hanging off the pocket watch chain. Frequently, watch fobs had personal meaning
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Antique Fob of Galileo
Located in Baltimore, MD
the reverse with "Firenze", Florence, Italy where he lived for a while. Wonderful on a watch chain or
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gilt Metal

19th Century Napoleon 3 Slide Gloved Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Probably antique watch chain, this gold
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver four slide Pencil case C.1890. Stamped Mordan &
Located in Toronto, ON
sliding pencil would have probably attached to a watch chain. Total length when open: 17 cm. When fully
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Late 19th Century English Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Albert Watchchain
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Victorian watch chain, also called an Albert, in 15K yellow gold. Used to hold a pocket
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Eagle with Snake Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
carnelian seal. Perfect on a watch chain or a necklace or a charm bracelet. The fob measures 1 1/8" high by
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Garnet, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Gold Fob Charity Never Faileth
Located in Baltimore, MD
watch chain. The fob measures 1" wide by 7/8" deep by 1 1/4" high.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Chalcedony, 15k Gold

Hamilton Yellow Gold Filled Open Faced Enamel Dial Railroad Pocket Watch, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Supplied with Gold Filled Pocket Watch Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on
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1910s Swiss Modern Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold-filled

Antique 14K White Gold Watch Fob Chain
Located in Henderson, NV
Antique 14K white gold watch fob, composed of a series of pierced long bar links. Measurements
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1920s Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold Cased Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
on a watch chain or worn as a pendant. It measures 1" wide by 3/4" deep by 1 1/16" high.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

18 Karat Rose Diamond Pearl Clam Shell Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Baltimore, MD
watch chain with the earrings, also featured on First Dibs under "Circa 1880 Fancy Link Watch Chain 59".
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1880s French Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian English 9ct Yellow Gold Watch Fob Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a deep yellow color, with cable link chain, each stamped with 9c
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Intricate Chain / Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Necklace / Watch Fob - 14 Inches. This
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique French Talisman, Huge Gold Watch Key
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Excellent condition. Remark: "The Victorian's loved to festoon their watch chains and quickly went from
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1870s French Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lapis Lazuli Basket Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
would have been worn by either a man or woman on their watch chain or sewing etui. It was likely used to
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1760s English Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pinchbeck

British, Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Watch Fob Chain Heart Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare watch fob necklace in a rose gold, with cable link chain, each stamped with 9c, Albert
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Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Slide Chain Pocket Watch Necklace 10 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
This antique Victorian slide chain pocket watch necklace is a unique fusion of elegance and
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Folk 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Styrian Man
Located in Corsham, GB
a small cross just above the pocket watch chain running across his body. Part of a pair of portraits
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19th Century Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Oil

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Chain Watch Fob Necklace - 15 inches. This
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Intricate Link / Watch Fob Chain. This beautiful chain is
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob - 24 Inches. This
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Necklace Watch Fob - 16 Inches. This
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian 12K Rose Gold Watch Fob Double Row Bracelet Link Chain - 13 Inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with this exquisite antique watch fob, a true piece of history from the Victorian
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Rose Gold

Antique Gold and Silver Equestrian Fob or Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
An outstanding, rare equestrian fob that can be worn as a pendant of used on a watch chain. The fob
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, Silver

Multi Color Gold Ancient Chain Driven Pocket Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
An exceptionally unique pocket watch with multi color dial and case. The back, set with turquoise
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Watch Chain

Materials

18k Gold

Huge Carnelian Set Gold Watch Key as Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
loved to festoon their watch chains and quickly went from practical fobs and watch keys to fanciful
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1870s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Victorian Pocket Watch Fred Pieper Covington KY Antique Vintage Chain Engraved
Located in Dearborn, MI
Victorian Pocket Watch Fred Pieper Covington KY Antique Vintage Chain Engraved Fred Pieper
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1890s Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Victorian Large Watch Fob with Canine Images
Located in Stamford, CT
teeth. In the early Victorian era c. 1850, the fob would be suspended from a man’s watch chain. Now, too
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1850s British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Carnelian, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Guard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
perfect for attaching your favourite lockets, pendants or fob watch! A great quality antique chain with
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
your favourite pendant, charms, fob watch or locket. This chain simply has everything you could wish
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
your favourite pendant, charms, fob watch or locket. This chain simply has everything you could wish
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Faceted Longuard Chain
Located in London, GB
, keys or glasses but also precious items such a pendants or watches. The length of these chains is often
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18th Century Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Open Face Pocket watch and Chain C1890
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Patek Philippe 18ct Yellow Gold Open Face Keyless Lever Pocket Watch with a rare white enamel dial
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1890s Swiss Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Lady s Rose Gold, Pink Enamel and Diamond Pendant Watch and Chain circa 1910s
Located in Stamford, CT
Rose gold, pink enamel and diamond pendant watch with natural pearl, gold, enamel and diamond chain
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

19th century pocket watch box, brassbound and inlaid in various wood, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
lift out velvet lined tray and there is a space below for a watch chain and fob. The case has a brass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Brass

Dashing Art Deco Enamel Sterling Silver Cufflinks
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
of gentlemen to collect cufflinks. Men were dandy with their cuffs and watch chains and women were
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1920s Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Silver

Victorian Rolled Gold Pocketwatch FOB Chain Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian rolled gold pocket watch FOB chain necklace. Measuring 16 inches long, made with a chain
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1890s British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold Plate

Egyptian Revival Silver Watch Necklace Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Egyptian Revival motif silver pendant watch circa 1925. Nicolet 15 jewel adjusted movement. Silver
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique 9k gold longuard chain necklace, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Victorian 9kt yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard chain here
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Albert Chain, Trombone Link, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A handsome antique Edwardian era 9 karat Rose gold Albert chain or watch chain. It has an
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Gate Bracelet Watch Fob
Located in Towson, MD
quartz watch fob soldered to the bracelet. The bracelet measures eight inches long.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Dignity of a Victorian Bloodstone Swivel Fob
Located in Stamford, CT
the back. Multiple uses for a fob today are wearing one on a watch chain, suspending it on a chain
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Longuard Necklace with Watch Key
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Longuard chains are so versatile and can be worn in so many ways! This chain is modelled in 9ct
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1880s British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold

15K Double Fetter Link and Love Knot Link Albert Chain, 17.8"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Prince Albert who popularized the wearing of a vest with pocket watch and a fob on a chain, the watch in
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Hallmarked 1909 Sterling Silver Curb Link Albert Chain w T Bar, 18"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victoria's husband Albert who popularized the wearing of a vest with pocket watch and fob connected to chain
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

9ct Gold 17 Inch Fancy Trombone Link Albert Chain Hallmarked Birmingham 1923
Located in Brighton, GB
chain features two swivel clips and a 37.2mm t-bar that make it easy to attach to a pocket watch or
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Early 20th Century English Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, 17 Inch Fancy Trombone Fetter Link Albert Chain
Located in Brighton, GB
40mm t-bar, making it easy to attach to a pocket watch or other accessory. The chain is in wonderful
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany 14K Deco Multiple Photo Locket
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
pendant or on a watch chain. 30 dwt. Marked Tiffany and Co. 14K Measures 1.5" closed
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Early 20th Century American Antique Watch Chain

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 9k Gold Squirrel Figural Seal Fob, Banded Agate and Coral
Located in NEWARK, GB
. Makes a lovely pendant or watch chain fob. Condition: Good used condition overall, signs of use and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Agate, Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

English School c.1880 Oil, Original Frame- Victorian Gentleman with Newspaper
Located in Corsham, GB
black bow tie. His gold pocket watch chain glints in the dark folds of his waistcoat and he holds a
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Late 19th Century Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Oil

9ct Rose Gold 18 Inch Fancy Edwardian Trombone Fetter Link Albert Chain Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Albert Chain 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Hallmarked Birmingham- The date letter
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco 10k/14k Yellow Gold T Link Drop Watch Fob Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful watch fob is crafted in 10k yellow gold and 14k yellow gold T drop. The chain has an intricate
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Yellow Gold

Opulent Georgian Gold Watch Fob with Key
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
luxury of this Watch Fob and Key. From an age when men of grandeur wore chains galore, one chain would
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

French 19th Century Napoleon 3 Enamel Natural Pearl Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
visible. Our opinion: Probably an antique watch chain that was opened to wear it as an antique necklace
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Watch Chain

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.
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.