Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch or Pendant Display Casket, a Miniature Vitrine cabinetry about midway down on wing

about midway down on wing beneath his beak

which was done with the finest of these

to portrait miniatures or any smaller items of value - coins

The thin folded foil 'ribbon' edging is complete and lovely

no flaws to note at all on this old one

Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch or Pendant Display Casket, a Miniature Vitrine cabinetry about midway down on wingCharming antique French Napoleon III or Victorian era pocket watch or pendant display casket or miniature vitrine, a lovely little box in the form of a chair or dressing table or vanity with rear beveled mirror backing and casket below with thick beveled glass 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,