Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate It's modelled in 15 karat

It's modelled in 15 karat gold and was made by hand in England

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

The goldwork is particularly stunning

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

It has an ornately scrolled border

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate It's modelled in 15 karatDATE: 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