A Syrian octagonal occasional table, circa 1900, inlaid with a geometric design in mother-of-pearl, bone and white metal stringing, the top with a circular central panel decorated with a flower head, reserved on a trellis ground, the conforming base with shaped arches, lacking elements, chips, 35.5cm wide x 47cm high, Footnote: For a similar example see lot 39 in Christies' sale on 110613 that sold for £1,875 (including premium). Condition report: Lacking small elements of inlay. Chipped edges.