Description:
A charming and collectible vintage Avon pendant bottle necklace, styled to resemble an antique pocket watch. The front features ornate scrollwork with white enamel Roman numeral markers, imitating a classic watch face. The reverse side displays raised floral and scroll designs.
The pendant opens to reveal a glass insert (currently empty), originally designed as a novelty vanity piece. It suspends from its original long 32” goldtone chain, making it ideal for layering or as a bold standalone statement necklace.
Maker: Avon
Style: Faux watch pendant bottle necklace
Material: Goldtone metal with white enamel & glass insert
Measurements:
Pendant: 1.5” diameter, approx. 0.5” depth
Chain length: 32”
Condition: Good vintage condition with light age-related wear and patina. Enamel numerals intact. Glass insert secure. Screw cap functions properly.
Era: Circa 1960s–70s, Victorian revival style
Collectors Note:
Avon created a range of novelty vanity necklaces in the mid-20th century, often in the form of faux watches and lockets. This example—with its Roman numeral enamel face and hidden glass bottle—is especially desirable among collectors of Avon jewelry and vintage vanity pieces.
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Your antique friend,
Claudia
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