Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate The goldwork is particularly stunning

The goldwork is particularly stunning

a little beat up around the edges but structurally sound and (remarkably) the compass still works

An utterly beautiful antique silver locket with enamelled Lily of the Valley flowers to the front

A stylish vintage band studded with sapphires and diamonds of various sizes

complete with two colourised photographs (presumably original to the piece) behind glass locket compartments

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate The goldwork is particularly stunningDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Unusual antique locket in the form of a barrel with the words FINE OLD XXXX. My first thought was a whisky barrel (on account of the fine old) but on further reflection I'm guessing it's more likely wine (or even beer port another four lettered alcoholic beverage). Whatever your personal preference of poison, it's a wonderful little thing crafted in 9k gold with red and turquoise enamel hoops and (bizarrely) the N in FINE is