several include written identification on the bottoms

The metal head is approximately 1 1/4" wide

vintage Pierre Balmain small ceramic bowl

The blue wood frame and matting are newer

Winston-Salem

Antique First Edition Book, Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ, by Lew Wallace; 1880 Cape_Cod_kitchen several include written identification onAn antique book, Ben Hur A Tale of the Christ. The first edition book was published by Harper & Brothers, Franklin Square, NY; 1880. The hardcover book has 552 pages with 12 pages of advertisements. In very good antique condition, the brown cloth covers have beveled edges with edge and corner wear; spine has edge wear title still clear. Interior pages have foxing. A good first edition copy from the 19th century.