Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm hide which came in and out

which came in and out of fashion through the 18th and 19th Centuries

They're part of a matched set with this necklace

SW maker's marks

The Regiments played an important role in the Battle of Slabbert's Nek (July 1900)

tests as silver plated

Victorian "XXX" Bloodstone Barrel Charm hide which came in and outDATE: 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