Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm music box however he scored a business

however he scored a business success shortly after in the 1920s with one of his late 19th century inventions

It's crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with details of the original retailer engraved inside: Wilson & Gill

French control marks for silver

Striking round shell cameo brooch featuring the infamous Gorgon sister Medusa

single cut) they're striking and refined in equal measure

Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm music box however he scored a businessDATE: 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