Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch or Pendant Display Casket, a Miniature Vitrine cabinetry The shell is beautiful

The shell is beautiful

the matched set has no chips on any of the 4 panels of ivory

no flaws to note at all on this old one

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

Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch or Pendant Display Casket, a Miniature Vitrine cabinetry The shell is beautifulCharming 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,