Antique Cabinet with Carvings

Antique cabinet with old world carving details.  Hardware looks to be cast iron. Solid wood, possibly oak.  Top of wood veneer is not original to the piece but remainder of the piece is original. 

I am looking for any history on this piece (style name, origin, original use, age, value (if any).  Previous owner had it sitting in their office space to hold employees shoes and does not know anything about the piece. 

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