Antique Turkish Keyserie Rug

Circa 1900, silk, gold, and metal thread weave, the center medallion with floral and bird motifs outlined in red and the greenish gold field depicting cypress trees and animal motifs, main guard border with confronting antelope pairs and with minor floral guard borders.

4 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 8 in.

From the Estate of John C. Cosgrove, PA owner of West Virginia Coal & Coke

With separation and loss; silk is brittle; horizontal slits to fabric at outer border to one end due to suspension clips.

$400 - 800