RARE VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1898 HOOKED RUG MUSEUM QUALITY Start Price USD 695.00 Current Price USD 695.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location over the rainbow See more about 'RARE VINTAGE ANTIQUE 1898 HOOKED RUG MUSEUM QUALITY' Description You are viewing a very rare, INCREDIBLE hand hooked rug featuring a colorful, geometric pattern dated 1898.  The colors in this rug are fabulous.  On page 123 of the American Country Time Life Book titled The Needle Arts, there is a rug very much like this pattern/style.  This rug measures approximately 26" x 37" wide.  Burgundy, blue, black, tan, browns, rust, wonderful old shades.  No rags.  This rug is 100% hand hooked wool.  There are some repairs to the rug, visible from the underside.  Some minor wear on a few of the outside edges but overall this rug, in our opinion is in EXCELLENT condition, especially considering it is 110 years old!!!  From a prominent oil heiress Dallas estate.  Please ask all questions prior to bidding as all sales are final. buyer pays shipping and insurance. Place a Bid!