They have been matted with a cork board in a painted frame. We saw a show once on how this was done on Home and Garden Television and believe you me, this is not an easy thing to do. Scalloped edge with leave design in the center. Comes with 24 volumes of the Little Leather Library, Redcroft Edition. Great little set.
Books are worn - green color is coming off, but the binding is very good and tight.
It is thin silver or silver plate. I've been told it is either a Milagro or ex-voto. There is a number or series of letters stamped into it at the top of the thigh. They are too small to make out, and someone has written something on the back that has faded. There are no cracks or breaks.