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It's quite normal for ivory scales, yes.

In my experience, the markings on scales are almost always mysterious.

That razor doesn't have the England stamp on it. It would be visible on the right side of the 'Joseph Rodgers, etc...' mark....

That looks like it was engraved in by the owner. I've never seen a razor that's had anything like that done to the scales by the manufacturer or reseller.

Ivory is surprisingly durable. It's made of the same stuff as your teeth, more or less, and most people have at least a couple of those that last a lifetime of crushing things!

It should...

My guess is 1870-1890. The scales are definitely ivory, and they are repairable, but they've seen rough times.

Unfortunately, REALLY approximate.

1830-1891 (unless it says ENGLAND, which was usually stamped in a semi-circle near the pivot on Rodgers).

Based on what I can make out of the blade though,...

It will be something like this:


Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Cutlers To Their Majesties
No. 6 Norfolk Street
Sheffield

They're a fine brand.

It shouldn't hurt anything, but a gentle application of sandpaper might tell you who made the razor. The box was for a George Wostenholm "I*XL" razor, and that may well be what the razor is too, but...