A rare natural ivory wool background antique Ziegler carpet, circa 1880 with an unusual shield design and scrolling vines. A soft red/pinkish tone border compliments the natural wool background, along with early dyes of olive green and sandy tones.  A hint of blue dye can be seen in the centre too.  This Ziegler has a very early look to it, it could even be a pre-Ziegler production and be earlier around 1860-1870.  Woven in Sultanabad, Persia the home of the famous carpets, the weave and pile is that of this workshop.Condition is remarkably good for a carpet of this age.  Some lower areas of pile, but a decent wool pile is shown on the majority of this rare early piece.  Professionally washed by ourselves, it is ready to be shown in situ.  We shall be exhibiting this carpet at the Chelsea Antiques Fair starting on 21st-26th September this month.  If you would like an invitation, please let us know.The history of Ziegler carpets: In 1883, Ziegler and Co, of Manchester, England e...