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I was told the design and construction of one of these was a treasured tradition. A master craftsman would begin making the desk with his son. Eventually, the father dies, leaving his son to finish it. This son, now a master craftsmen, starts another one with his son.
Re: 19th Century Prayer Desk with inlaid Mother of Pearl
Has anyone ever run across one of these?
Re: 19th Century Prayer Desk with inlaid Mother of Pearl
The story is bunk and it's not a prayer desk. It's whats called a Davenport Desk. Most of them date from the mid 19th century, but the "Made in Syria" marking indicates this one is a later reproduction. The modern Syrian state was established after the first World War as a French mandate (1918) . Here is a link for you:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=davenport+desk&by_date=2013-11-ā¦