Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm music box Natural pearl - 7mm

Natural pearl - 7mm

A sweet antique book locket dating from the mid 19th Century

Graceful Victorian earrings set with natural blue sapphires and chunky old European cut diamonds

Striking round shell cameo brooch featuring the infamous Gorgon sister Medusa

These were made as a limited edition run in 1998

Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm music box Natural pearl - 7mmDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Unusual antique charm in the form of a barrel with the letters 'XXX' engraved on the top. The barrel itself is crafted in 9k gold and shows foliate detailing, with the other side showing a bloodstone panel. Dating from the Victorian era, circa 1880 The letter "X" is used on some beers, and was traditionally a mark of beer strength, so, a single X for the weakest beer, XX for a medium strength beer, and XXX for the strongest