Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine Diana Leaving Her Bath have a bit of age

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

I can make out "hand made" and the dates 1772 and 1912

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

The leather is supple still

Antique French Napoleon III Pocket Watch Casket or Display, a Miniature Vitrine Diana Leaving Her Bath have a bit of ageCharming 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