A rare square grey/pale blue background antique Ziegler carpet from the famed and world renown Ziegler & Co workshop in Sultanabad, Persia dating from 1883-1890.  The reason this carpet is rarer than most antique Ziegler''s is the open plain field and colour.  To produce this rare dye was an expensive process back in the late 19th century, also it was a colour rarely produced.  The Ziegler & Co workshop produced some of the best dyes of the late 19th century and they have faded and oxidised over the years adding tremendous character.This antique Ziegler carpet has had some restoration over the years, some preservation work to the areas in the borders but done to an exceptionally high standard.  Areas of wear are visible in the main plain field colour, but it actually adds to the character and look of this sublime piece.  Ziegler & Co workshop carpets are one of the most collectable and desirable carpets in the world, this is an exceptional one and we are privileged to have it in ou...