Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate To continue the celestial theme

To continue the celestial theme

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

Aside from the obvious visual appeal

a little beat up around the edges but structurally sound and (remarkably) the compass still works

Victorian "FINE OLD XXXX" Wine Barrel Locket dendritic agate To continue the celestial themeDATE: 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