That's what I am thinking too,Ipcress !! But would help if the pic size can be scaled down to about 2000kb and take another shot same as this and one of the bottom of the seat, if there is no dust cover, and let me look at it tomorrow !! Would help to see how its made !! Is there any family history about the bench ?? Just whatever the family was told about it if they purchased it from someone else,,or how it came to be in the family !!