Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket gaming token A great statement piece that's

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

and it's remarkably well preserved

Italian circa 1880

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

This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve"

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket gaming token A great statement piece that'sDATE: 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