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

The goldwork is particularly stunning

" and they form a sort of trapdoor over the opening in the shell

To continue the celestial theme

wonderfully detailed

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