Old world hand knotted rug
This rug was brought to the united states from Ireland in the early 19th century.
My great great great grandfather Shilling married a woman by the last name McCarthy. As far as I know, it was passed to my Grandfather. It stayed in the Shilling/Schilling family. I inherited from my Aunt in 2019. It is definitely hand woven and has a pattern I’ve never seen before. It is in great shape for how old it was. It’s worn in some places, but not horribly. The other side feels a bit sandy. No holes are in it.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Kat,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This looks fairly small looks to be about 2 1/2 feet wide by 5 or 6 feet long? If it's considerably larger than that, please let me know as it might change the value.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A small Antique Indian hand-knotted flatweave wool carpet
late 19th or early 20th Century
In an overall red palette, centering stylized foliate on a salmon-colored ground, within three narrow borders.
(DIMENSIONS)
CONDITION: in worn condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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