Old but true age unknown--at least 50 years old but most likely 10 or more older,
These two pockets are made by an American Company SYROCOWOOD which was located in New Jersey!
I believe the wood to be walnut....but it almost appears ebonized.I am sure thats because of the age.
I believe this piece may have been made to display small tea cups and saucers...but I also know it held matches for the stoves.
This piece has a very heavy Asian influence with a pagoda top and back cut out de ...click for details
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