This forend showed up in the mail yesterday. Any idea who made it and where? What type of wood is it?

If it isn't NOS, I'd be surprised as I don't think it has ever been fitted.

The only possible damage I can see is what appears to be a chip missing on the inside of the receiver mortise on the right side near the draws (in the last picture). Anyone see anything to be concerned about here?

Thanks
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