Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine Diana Leaving Her Bath The 19th century excellence of

The 19th century excellence of top ebenistes (cabinet makers) of France was on display in the very popular and fairly vase array of decorative boxes

No maker or foundry marks that I can see but a wonderful wall-hanging decorative piece

Larger diameter portraits than usual

appearing to be walnut with a wonderful

have a bit of age darkening to them and one piece has two small chips (shown in the images)

Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine Diana Leaving Her Bath The 19th century excellence ofCharming antique French Napoleon III or Victorian era pocket watch or pendant display casket or miniature vitrine, a lovely little box with thick beveled glass canted facade and sides set in a rich gold or gilded pressed brass framework! Referred to as a "porte montre" in France, an item whose sole purpose is to beautifully display your timepiece when not in use. Of course, it could also be used to display a treasured pendant or smaller portrait