Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine intaglio engraved elegant faceted glass insert

elegant faceted glass insert

original fitted interior and working lock with key

The bale does test 18k (note one spot on bale is soldered (an 'x' for review)

or a Grand Tour would be my guess

The father is exquisite

Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine intaglio engraved elegant faceted glass insertCharming antique French Napoleon III or Victorian era pocket watch or pendant display casket or miniature vitrine, a lovely little box 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, it could also be used to display a treasured pendant or smaller portrait miniature or even religious