Antique Victorian Era 7" Picture Frame, Genuine Tortoise Shell & Incised Ivory, Oval Bronze View Dragon Hinged back cover glass opens

Hinged back cover glass opens like a little door

this one with solid genuine ivory handles and silver plated blades

Hand painted on the back side of the glass panel

along with a couple other lancet sets

large clasp worn at the front

Antique Victorian Era 7" Picture Frame, Genuine Tortoise Shell & Incised Ivory, Oval Bronze View Dragon Hinged back cover glass opensFantastic & 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