Hi Richard,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These appear to be ivory and - depending on where you live - there may be some restrictions on whether or not you can legally sell them.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of religious relief carved ivory oval plaques
Continental, probably 19th Century but possibly earlier
One of a man (Peter denying Jesus) and a woman (Mary mourning Jesus), in molded black wood frames. Unmarked.
12.5 (approximately 5 inches) high by 10 cm (approximately 4 inches) wide, sight.
CONDITION: This pair of relief carved ivory plaques appears to be in good condition with some cracking commensurate to age.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 300-500 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia