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AEDVictorian Gold Fox Hunting Interest Watch Keys And Fob Collection
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LiveApr 24, 2026
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Description
19/20th Century; Original, Chain is unmarked and measures 32” long. There are (17) charms, fobs, and watch keys. Included are an enameled ring marked K18; unmarked watch key; fox head charm with red stone eyes stamped 14K; double fox charm stamped 9C; small fox head charm, unmarked; fox and egg charm marked 18ct; unmarked fox head fob pendant with stone; fox charm/pin marked 14K; large fox head pendant with red gemstone eyes stamped 14K; unmarked fob pendant with red stone; unmarked fob pendant with stone; unmarked fox head watch key; unmarked fox charm; fox head cutout charm stamped 14K; fox head charm stamped 14; unmarked fox head watch key; unmarked, hand painted fox on porcelain charm. Overall appears to be in very good estate found condition. Total weight 104.1 grams. Please view photos.
We have tested with XRF, Kee, and Acid and found that the chain is 14k with 11 charms 14k and 2 charms 18k. The other charms are not gold. These results are a courtesy and should not be considered infallible. We encourage all bidders to preview and personally test this item in our gallery.
Date
19/20th Century
Condition Report
Very Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
Victorian gold watch keys and fobs featuring fox hunting motifs represent a peak in 19th-century "sporting jewelry." These pieces served as both functional tools for winding pocket watches and status symbols that signaled a gentleman's passion for the "thrill of the hunt". Watch Keys: Before stem-winding watches became standard in the late 19th century, keys were essential to wind the watch and set its movement. Fobs: Originally, "fob" referred to the small pocket in breeches where a watch was kept. The term later shifted to describe the ornamental charms attached to a watch chain that helped the wearer pull the watch out of the pocket. Based on Fox's documents, we believe she made this necklace herself by sourcing the charms and fobs from different locations. She purchased several of the fobs and charms from a Maryland antique store in 1997 and 2006. Fox even decided the order of charms should follow from the left: fox seal, orange stone engraved, add ring, fox mask, ruby eyes, small fox key, running fox, 3-d, plan, 2-d fox, furred, 2-d fox with the center having the large Fox gold mask. And from the right: large fox key, fox seal, 3-d, onyx stone, round enamel fox, fox tie-tack, 3-d, small fox head with stirrup, furred, 2-d fox. She wanted all of the foxes to face outward with 4 spaces between each charm/seal.
Provenance
Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good
- Provenance
Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina
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