Victorian / Edwardian Rolled Gold Swivel Fob Seal with Working Watch Key – 3cm
Charming antique gentleman’s accessory from the late 19th to early 20th century.
This elegant piece was made to hang from a pocket watch chain (Albert or fob chain) and combines multiple practical functions:
• Swivel ring at the top – turns smoothly and freely (fully functional, no stiffness)
• Wax seal – the round quartz stone presses into hot sealing wax (smooth polished surface with no imprint or intaglio engraving on either side)
• Watch key – the tapered stem winds the mainspring of traditional key-wind pocket watches
Details:
• Ornate scrollwork and foliate engraving throughout
• Bezel-set round clear rock crystal quartz stone (bright and transparent)
• Gold-toned rolled gold / gold-filled construction
• Compact size: 3 cm long overall
• Good condition with attractive natural patina and no major damage
Hallmark note: I have carefully examined the piece and could not find any hallmark. However, it is possible a small or worn mark exists in a less visible area (common on these intricate fobs).
Stone note: This version has clear rock crystal quartz. (I also have a matching-style fob with cloudy/milky quartz available separately.)
This fob pairs beautifully with vintage bar-link fob chains, rolled-gold expanding bracelets (such as Excalibur), and other period watch accessories.
Note: This is rolled gold/gold-filled construction. Its value lies in the antique design, working swivel, watch-key function, and historical appeal.
All photos show the actual item from multiple angles, including the swivel action, stone, engraving, and watch-key stem.
UK seller – carefully packed and dispatched quickly. International buyers welcome.
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