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Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob C1900
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Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob C1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 February 2026 · Catherines Antique Jewellery Box
This “Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob C1900” found a buyer.

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Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob. Wonderful and rare old spinning swivel fob with a cast lion to the top. The spinning part of the fob is set with a rectangular oblong face of black and red bloodstone measuring 19mm x 14mm and on the other side is covered with gold engraved with ivy leaves. The fob is set into 9ct rose gold mount with a gold cast standing lion between ball finials. The gold is hallmarked on the round edge for 9ct gold Birmingham and the date letter a for 1900. The fob is in very good condition with some light wear to the gold and stone in accordance with its age. The fob measures 34mm high (including bale), 22mm wide and 9mm deep. Weighs 7.3g.

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 1900s.

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SA1168353
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Ct657
Description
Beautiful Antique 9ct Gold Spinning Fob. Wonderful and rare old spinning swivel fob with a cast lion to the top.
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The spinning part of the fob is set with a rectangular oblong face of black and red bloodstone measuring 19mm x 14mm and on the other side is covered with gold engraved with ivy leaves.
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The fob is set into 9ct rose gold mount with a gold cast standing lion between ball finials. The gold is hallmarked on the round edge for 9ct gold Birmingham and the date letter a for 1900. The fob is in very good condition with some light wear to the gold and stone in accordance with its age. The fob measures 34mm high (including bale), 22mm wide and 9mm deep. Weighs 7.3g.

fig 1. An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring a sculpted lion surmount and a rotating rectangular bloodstone matrix.
fig 1. Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob C1900

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 a sculpted lion surmount and a rotating rectangular bloodstone matrix.
fig 2. Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob C1900

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 a sculpted lion surmount and a rotating rectangular bloodstone matrix.
fig 3. Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob C1900

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
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SA1168353
Dealers Internal Ref
Ct657
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An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring a sculpted lion surmount and a rotating rectangular bloodstone matrix.
Antique 9ct Gold Lion Spinning Fob c1900
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An antique 9ct gold spinning watch fob featuring a sculpted lion surmount and a rotating rectangular bloodstone matrix.
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  • ObjectPendants and Charms
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold, Bloodstone
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsSculpted lion figure, Swivel bezel, Hardstone inset

A spinning fob, also known as a swivel seal, is a pocket watch accessory featuring a rotating centre bezel set with hardstones or matrices, historically used for stamping hot wax to seal correspondence.

These pieces were typically crafted from 9ct or 15ct gold, often incorporating hardstones such as bloodstone, carnelian, agate, and jasper within the rotating bezel.

Authentic pieces from the Victorian and Edwardian eras often feature traditional hallmarks, hand-carved details, soldered jump rings, and genuine hardstones rather than modern glass or resin substitutes.

An antique fob can be worn suspended from a heavy gold chain as a pendant necklace or integrated into a charm bracelet as a statement centrepiece.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical dips or ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage softer hardstones like bloodstone or weaken historical settings.
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