22,972  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 42 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
42 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1140710
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves
Sold by Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
sold SA1140710
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box

Catherines Antique Jewellery Box

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2024
Browse dealers 40 items
  • About Us
    Antique jewellery finds of classic timeless quality and design
Id #SA1140710
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 May 2025 · Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
This “Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves” found a buyer.

It was listed by Catherines Antique Jewellery Box. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves. Wonderful old spinning swivel fob with a wonderfully carved pair of Doves. The spinning part of the fob is set with two oval faces of black onyx and green agate measuring 1.4cm x 1.8cm. The stones are set into 9ct gold mount with rope twist border and the doves on top leading to gold bale. The gold is fully hallmarked but its very hard to make out the date stamp but the 375mis visible. The delightful Antique fob is in fantastic condition with only light wear in accordance with its age. The fob measures 3cm high, 2.3cm wide and 1.2cm deep. Weighs 8.5g.

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.

Declaration

Catherines Antique Jewellery Box has dated this Antique Gold Spinning Fob to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140710
Dealers Internal Reference
CT606
Description
Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves. Wonderful old spinning swivel fob with a wonderfully carved pair of Doves. The spinning part of the fob is set with two oval faces of black onyx and green agate measuring 1.4cm x 1.8cm.
“
The stones are set into 9ct gold mount with rope twist border and the doves on top leading to gold bale.
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box

The gold is fully hallmarked but its very hard to make out the date stamp but the 375mis visible. The delightful Antique fob is in fantastic condition with only light wear in accordance with its age. The fob measures 3cm high, 2.3cm wide and 1.2cm deep. Weighs 8.5g.

fig 1. An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves

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 watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone.
fig 2. Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves

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 watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone.
fig 3. Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves

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 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140710
Dealers Internal Ref
CT606
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2024

Antique jewellery finds of classic timeless quality and design

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Catherines Antique Jewellery Box Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 10
Archive I An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves

Archive II An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View II
Archive III An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View III
Archive IV An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View IV
Archive V An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View V
Archive VI An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View VI
Archive VII An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View VII
Archive VIII An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View VIII
Archive IX An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View IX
Archive X An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07908 074712
Location
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sgolda
Verified Since Nov 2024
Items For Sale 40
Items Sold 262
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
Verified Since Nov 2024
View Dealer Info
Location: Somerset, United Kingdom
Verified
Nov 2024
For Sale
40
Sold
262
An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone.
Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob with Doves
Ref: SA1140710
An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring sculpted doves atop a rotating black onyx stone.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPendants and Fobs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Onyx
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsFigural doves, Rotating swivel bezel, Rope twist border

Authenticity is typically verified through hallmarks indicating metal purity, appropriate wear patterns consistent with age, traditional hand-finished casting techniques, and period-specific mechanisms.

An antique fob can be worn as a pendant on a contemporary chain, layered with other gold necklaces, or attached to a bracelet as a statement charm.

Preserve antique pieces by storing them individually in soft pouches, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and periodically having settings and swivel mechanisms checked by a professional jeweller.

Traditional fobs were crafted from precious metals such as 9ct or 15ct gold, often incorporating carved hardstones like carnelian, bloodstone, or onyx, along with detailed cast or chased metalwork.

Spinning fobs originated as functional accessories used to secure pocket watches to waistcoats, often featuring rotating bezels with hardstone seals or sentimental motifs popular during the Victorian era.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories