The cabinet is black lacquer. Ā There is gold, looks like hand painted edging all around the outside of the cabinet on top, front and sides. Ā The mother of pearl is in-layed along the edge of the cabinet on Ā the front but not the top or the sides. Ā Neither the gold nor the in-lay is perfect there are imperfections in both. Ā
The carvings are all cold to the touch all the time. Ā The carvings are coral, green, black and white in color. Ā I have just acquired this cabinet from a church sale where there were vendors. Ā The couple said they had obtained this piece 50 Ā years ago in Illinois at an auction. Ā I paid $75.00 for the cabinet. Ā
There is slight damage to the front edge and scratches that just show on the surface on top. Ā There is a spot on the top that is about 4 inches and a 1/4 wide that has the lacquer worn away. Ā The feet of the cabinet have thin brass like coverings that are showing age just like the pulls are in the front. Ā The pulls appear to be brass like. Ā Not sure if they are brass. Ā
There is a tag sticker on the back that says Made in China. Ā This tag makes me think it is a new piece. Ā The interior of the cabinet is pristine. Ā
Any ideas on this cabinet would be helpful. Ā