Ian, it might be Pear, but I would not worry about exact timber match as over the years all timbers, or veneers of them do different things and change when subjected to light.
I machined up some timber when altering the cabinet work of my previous Eriba. I used Beech [pale in colour, not red steamed] and gave it a light cherry spirit stain before a finishing with satin acrylic varnish. This gave a good match and whilst not identical did not stand out as being something new.

Colin

Hi Ian and welcome to Eribafolk I've also heard that it's cherry but the man above gives good advice.
Randa