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Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx
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Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 December 2024 · Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
This “Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx” found a buyer.

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Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob. Wonderful old spinning swivel fob which could be used as a pendant. The spinning part of the fob is set with square or diamond faces of onyx and bloodstone each measuring 1.5cm. The stones are set into 9ct gold mount with a beautiful knotted border at the top. The gold is hallmarked on the round edge for 9ct gold Birmingham 1920. The fob has a wonderful chunky bale also stamped 9ct and the piece is in fantastic condition with only light wear in accordance with its age and one tiny nick to the stone. The fob is a little stiff when you spin it. The fob measures 35mm high, 30mm wide and 8mm deep. Weighs 6.9g.

Photographs are ZOOMED with x5 magnification. SO Please Check Sizes And Weights before purchasing as JEWELLERY IMAGES ARE ENLARGED!! Dark areas are reflections on the gold.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I try to accurately describe my items. I never knowingly mis-sell any item, so please read the description carefully. All items are checked by a professional Jeweller for authenticity however no certificates are provided. If for any reason the item is found not to be genuine or as described a full refund will be given. So please buy with confidence.

Your jewellery will come in a modern gift box and not necessarily the one in the photograph.

Please also note that Antique and Vintage items will show some signs of wear commensurate with age.

Returns are accepted however buyer must pay return postage.

Finally - by purchasing a Used /Vintage/ Antique ring you are recycling a beautiful piece of jewellery and gemstone. In buying a ring which has been in circulation for this long is the most environmentally ethical way to purchase jewellery. Purchasing antique jewellery allows you to both support smaller local businesses and but encouraging the reuse of the vast amount of timeless jewels that are already in circulation and reduces the demand for further stripping of our planets resources.

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Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique Gold Spinning Fob to the 1920s.

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SA1107188
Dealers Internal Reference
CT523
Description
Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob. Wonderful old spinning swivel fob which could be used as a pendant.
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The spinning part of the fob is set with square or diamond faces of onyx and bloodstone each measuring 1.
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5cm. The stones are set into 9ct gold mount with a beautiful knotted border at the top. The gold is hallmarked on the round edge for 9ct gold Birmingham 1920. The fob has a wonderful chunky bale also stamped 9ct and the piece is in fantastic condition with only light wear in accordance with its age and one tiny nick to the stone. The fob is a little stiff when you spin it. The fob measures 35mm high, 30mm wide and 8mm deep. Weighs 6.9g.

fig 1. An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx

Photographs are ZOOMED with x5 magnification. SO Please Check Sizes And Weights before purchasing as JEWELLERY IMAGES ARE ENLARGED!! Dark areas are reflections on the gold.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: I try to accurately describe my items. I never knowingly mis-sell any item, so please read the description carefully. All items are checked by a professional Jeweller for authenticity however no certificates are provided. If for any reason the item is found not to be genuine or as described a full refund will be given. So please buy with confidence.

fig 2. An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop.
fig 2. Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx

Your jewellery will come in a modern gift box and not necessarily the one in the photograph.

Please also note that Antique and Vintage items will show some signs of wear commensurate with age.

Returns are accepted however buyer must pay return postage.

fig 3. An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop.
fig 3. Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx

Finally - by purchasing a Used /Vintage/ Antique ring you are recycling a beautiful piece of jewellery and gemstone. In buying a ring which has been in circulation for this long is the most environmentally ethical way to purchase jewellery. Purchasing antique jewellery allows you to both support smaller local businesses and but encouraging the reuse of the vast amount of timeless jewels that are already in circulation and reduces the demand for further stripping of our planets resources.

Date of Manufacture

Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique Gold Spinning Fob to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107188
Dealers Internal Ref
CT523
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An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob Bloodstone Onyx

Archive II An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop. View II
Archive III An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop. View III
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Archive V An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop. View V
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Archive XI An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop. View XI
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An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop.
Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob bloodstone onyx
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An antique 9ct gold spinning fob featuring a square swivel mount inset with black onyx and bloodstone, suspended from an ornate loop.
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  • ObjectPendants and Fobs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Bloodstone, Onyx
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsSwivel mechanism, Hardstone inlay, Scroll bale, Geometric bezel

Spinning fobs originated as functional seals used to stamp hot wax on correspondence, often attached to pocket watch chains worn by gentlemen in the Georgian and Victorian eras.

They were typically constructed from 9ct or 15ct gold, rolled gold, or silver, set with hardstones such as bloodstone, cornelian, onyx, and chalcedony.

Authentic pieces usually feature period-appropriate metal hallmarks, hand-cut natural stones with characteristic inclusions, and soldered swivel mechanisms rather than modern cast joints.

An antique fob can be worn suspended from a modern trace chain as a pendant or added to a charm bracelet to incorporate historical texture into everyday outfits.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners, particularly when handling softer organic stones or foil-backed gems.
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