Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket gold heart They feature intricately hand-chased middle

They feature intricately hand-chased middle panels

Width of band: 2

some light discolouration to the foil backs - wear commensurate with age and use

with an amazingly detailed enamel rendering of Christ with a chased star halo

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket gold heart They feature intricately hand-chased middleDATE: 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