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Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm

Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm

$500.00

Description

DATE: 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 beer. Sources suggest that the origin of the mark was in the breweries of medieval monasteries, where the X served as a guarantee of quality for beers of increasing strength. 

STONES 

Bloodstone agate 

MEASUREMENTS 

13.8 x 9.6mm (not including jump ring)

WEIGHT 

1.6g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 9k gold 

CONDITION 

Very good, with light antique patina 

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