Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate Aside from the obvious visual

Aside from the obvious visual appeal

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

The petals have a gorgeous brushed matte finish

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

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate Aside from the obvious visualDATE: 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