This beautiful utility device is based on the Thayer Pagoda Mystery that was also created by Owens Magic Supreme as can be seen here.
Homer’s version is a fraction larger than the Owen’s one but otherwise is very similar (look at the last three photos for comparison). However, one significant difference is that the door is made of tin instead of wood so it is slightly thinner and can move more smoothly. The Owen’s one works beautifully but if wooden props have one flaw it is that they are known to warp and expand just enough to make a sliding movement more difficult.
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