Late 19th Century Ottoman Parquetry Walnut Side Table

A striking Decagonal 19th Century beautifully inlaid Walnut table with mother of pearl and abalone patterns.  A central circle of  Tortoise shell inset with the Ottoman Tughra which is the calligraphic insigna of the reigning Ottoman Sultan this additional symbol fell out of use in the early 20th century at the end of the Ottoman Empire. The frieze decorated with mosaic panels of mother of pearl diamonds. Resting on ten legs linked in pairs by polylobed arches inset with bone.

Condition commensurate with age and use.

Provenance: Part of the Irish Author Mr Peter Somerville-Large lifetime collection acquired by Sweeney&Son Antiques.