November 23, 2008
Watch fobs, popular during Victorian times, were medallions or ornaments attached by a strap, chain or ribbon to a pocket watch to assist in locating and removing the watch from the pocket. Similar to today's key chains, fobs came in many styles and designs (including advertising). They would be used to add weight to help anchor the watch chain into a vest pocket, or to just hang off the chain as a decorative piece of jewelry.
Watch fob designs ranged from simple shapes to intricate hand made miniatures embedded with precious stones. Fob chains were made from gold, platinum, sterling, Boar's hair, leather, string, or even human hair.
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Gamewell Watch Fob Fist & Lightning Bolts$406.00 Ends Tuesday 12 bids
19c French Pendant Pocket Fob Large Watch 18k Gold $300.00 Ends in 6 hours 3 bids
Georgian French Gold Verge Pair Case Fob Watch Lepine $183.70 Ends Monday 17 bids
Sharp Elgin Bw Raymond 21j 10k Gold Filled Pocket Watch$157.50 Ends in 13 hours 5 bids
9 Ct Gold Half Hunter Pocket Fob Watch Waltham 1927$151.27 Ends Monday 7 bids
Man's Gold @1895 Buck Eye Watch Fob -initials "pe"/"ep"$149.95 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid
Rare 21.6 Grams Solid 14k Gold Mesh Watch Fob Chain$149.50 Ends Tuesday 10 bids
Victorian 14k Gold Ketcham Retractable Watch Holder Fob$131.39 Ends in 13 hours 8 bids
Antique Figural Round 1871 Coin Watch Fob Pen Knife Old$128.00 Ends in 11 hours 12 bids
Antique Solid Silver Watch Chain & Fob 1911$121.88 Ends Monday 9 bids
Antique Ladies 18k Gold Swiss Pocket/fob Watch$118.53 Ends in 6 hours 22 bids
George Ii Pair Case Verge Fob Watch James Chater 1737 $102.23 Ends Monday 18 bids
Victorian Watch Fob Ball Charms Rare Cut Chain 10k Gold$100.00 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids
Antique 9ct Gold Ladies Fob Pocket Watch Boxed$91.86 Ends in 5 hours 12 bids
1920's Polarine Watch Fob, Excellent Condition$76.75 Ends in 11 hours 4 bids
Lovely Antique English Gold Agate Watch Key Fob Charm $75.00 Ends in 10 hours 2 bids
Beautiful Silver (935) Fob Watch With Attractive Chain$74.08 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Super Antique Fancy Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Fob 35g$69.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Solid Silver Pocket Watch Chain & Silver Fob.$66.67 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Antique Solid Silver Albert Pocket Watch Fob Chain 1782$66.67 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Victorian Rose Gold Filled Slide Watch Fob Blackinton $66.00 Ends Monday 3 bids
Vintage Silver Enamel Watch Fob/chain$65.00 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid
Antique 1906. Solid Silver Albert Watch Fob Chain 20.9g$63.71 Ends in 21 mins 10 bids
Advertising Watch Fob Iten Biscuit Company $61.00 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Rare 1928 Motorcycle Gypsy Jaunt Watch Fob$61.00 Ends Monday 5 bids
Victorian Jewelry-heavy Gold Fil Pocket Watch Chain Fob$59.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
Solid Vintage 9ct Rose Gold T-bar Watch Fob Charm$59.25 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Antique 14kt Gold Citrine Watch Fob Key W/ Box$59.00 Ends in 6 hours 2 bids
Vintage Chevy Chevrolet Dealer Tie Bar Watch Fob Chain $57.42 Ends in 3 hours 5 bids
Solid Silver Open Face Swiss Key Wind Fob Pocket Watch$56.85 Ends in 6 hours 9 bids
Antique Carved Glass Cameo 14k Gold Men's Watch Fob$56.00 Ends Saturday 3 bids
Vintage Pocket Watch Fob Chain Hallmarks Fancy Antique$51.99 Ends in 6 hours 9 bids
Assorted Lot Of 28 Collectible Watch Fobs And 39 Straps$51.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
Vintage Victorian Goldfilled Watch Chains Fobs Locket$51.00 Ends Monday 9 bids
Westclox Scotty Bsa Boy Scout Brass Pocket Watch & Fob$49.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
9k/14k Solid Rose Gold Watch Fob Seal Victorian$49.99 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
1909 Ayp Alaska Youkon Pac Seattle Watch Fob Outstand!$49.99 Ends in 11 hours 1 bid
Antique 14k Gold Cigar Cutter Watch Fob Pendant 7 Grams$49.99 Ends Tuesday 6 bids
Large Chunky 14k Gold Fob / Watch Chain Clasp 2.5grams!$49.98 Ends Monday 4 bids
Antique Locket Watch Fob Necklace Little Boy Photo$46.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Montana Silversmiths Star Pocket Watch On Fob New Mint$45.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Victorian 9k Gold Nz Greenstone Jade Swivel Watch Fob$45.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Ornate Old Etruscan Style Gold Fill Watch Chain & Fob$43.00 Ends in 6 hours 3 bids
Advertising Watch Fob National Cash Register Company Nr$41.00 Ends Wednesday 4 bids
Advertising Watch Fob Frost King Gas Engine Nr$41.00 Ends Friday 3 bids
Vintage 14k Gold Pocket Watch / Fob Watch $40.83 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Vintage 14k Gold Pocket Watch / Fob Watch $40.39 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Antique 10k Gold Seal Fob Charm Victorian $40.00 Ends in 15 hours 2 bids
Antique 10k Gold 32nd Masonic Fob Tri Fold Dated 1929$40.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Large Omicron Delta Kappa 1ok Fraternity Watch Fob 1934$40.00 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
A1 Heavy Ww1 9ct Gold/silver Watch Fob/ Tag 9.8g 1919$39.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Fabulous Heavy Ww1 Tri Color Silver+ 9ct Gold Fob 9.7g $39.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Running No Name Ladies Pocket Watch .935 Silver & Fob$38.99 Ends Monday 3 bids
Old Masons 10k Gold Watch Fob - 3.6g$37.85 Ends in 5 hours 6 bids
Vict.watch Chain With Magnificent Etruscan Jewelled Fob$36.80 Ends in 10 hours 2 bids
