Victorian Miniature Claret Jug Charm pen Possibly converted from a stick

Possibly converted from a stick pin

Something almost snakey about it

Rare to find an original example

This one's crafted in 9ct gold featuring four bands of elephant hair with gold spirals around the outers

Victorian Miniature Claret Jug Charm pen Possibly converted from a stickDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool antique charm modelled as a claret wine jug, dating from the Victorian period, circa 1880. The body is made up of banded agate with a panel at the bottom. It's crafted in 15k gold and would make a great addition to your charm bracelet. The name 'Claret' has a French origin and means 'bright' or 'clear' and refers to a bright French Bordeaux wine. Although glass was used for drinking vessels since the earliest times,