Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket gaming token and it's remarkably well preserved

and it's remarkably well preserved

Width of band: 7

a couple of very minor nibbles to the girdle of the sapphire

A great statement piece that's developed a beautiful antique patina over the years

one school of thought boils it down to the perceived density of luck

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket gaming token and it's remarkably well preservedDATE: 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