Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm music box A sweet antique book locket

A sweet antique book locket dating from the mid 19th Century

Natural pearl - 7mm

Striking round shell cameo brooch featuring the infamous Gorgon sister Medusa

These were made as a limited edition run in 1998

French control marks for silver

Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm music box A sweet antique book locketDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Unusual antique charm in the form of a barrel with the letters 'XXX' engraved on the top. The barrel itself is crafted in 9k gold and shows foliate detailing, with the other side showing a bloodstone panel. Dating from the Victorian era, circa 1880 The letter "X" is used on some beers, and was traditionally a mark of beer strength, so, a single X for the weakest beer, XX for a medium strength beer, and XXX for the strongest