Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine Diana Leaving Her Bath No maker or foundry marks

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

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

Perhaps a memento of someone's favorite dog

she collapsed in the tumbrel and cried "You are going to hurt me

Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine Diana Leaving Her Bath No maker or foundry marksCharming 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