Antique Victorian Era 7" Picture Frame, Genuine Tortoise Shell & Incised Ivory, Oval Bronze View Dragon No engraving that I can

No engraving that I can see but they are usually marked 'Depose'

Those are the furniture and cabinetry tradesmen in France and the era brought forth a myriad of the finest old boxes

this one with solid genuine ivory handles and silver plated blades

Hand painted on the back side of the glass panel

as you can see from various views

Antique Victorian Era 7" Picture Frame, Genuine Tortoise Shell & Incised Ivory, Oval Bronze View Dragon No engraving that I canFantastic & rare antique Victorian era 7 1 8" tall portrait miniature or picture frame with genuine tortoise shell & incised ivory veneers, oval gilt bronze view and wonderful condition! Gorgeous! This one likely held a portrait miniature originally, somewhere along the way but the frame remains and is as impressive as can be, both visually and where condition is concerned. The tortoise & ivory in relatively thin veneer strips, adhered to a wood base