9x12 ANTIQUE ORIENTAL KUBA BUNDHAR IMPERIAL WILTON RUG MADE IN THE USA, Harwick & Magee Mills, Philadelphia PA Start Price USD 750.00 Current Price USD 750.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 765.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location White Hall, Maryland See more about '9x12 ANTIQUE ORIENTAL KUBA BUNDHAR IMPERIAL WILTON RUG' Description shaneybrook.com - 9' x 12' 1" Period Art Deco Era, Antique Oriental Influenced Kuba pattern Hardwick & Magee Bundhar Imperial Wilton Vintage Rug Carpet. 9' x 12' 1" Period Art Deco Era, Antique Oriental Influenced Kuba pattern Hardwick & Magee Bundhar Imperial Wilton Vintage Rug Carpet. Click any picture for an enlargement. The rug offered here is a jacquard woven wilton rug from the American Hardwick & Magee company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hardwick & Magee Company was located within the Philadelphia city block of North 7th street, Marshall and Lehigh Avenue. As with most other mills, Hardwick & Magee was a combination of two earlier mills. Hartford Saxony, Bigelow Hartford and Bigelow Sanford were other companies that experienced mergers to corner their markets. In the case of Hardwick & Magee, it is unclear as to the specific reasons for their marriage. Magee was recognized as one of the carpet company giants within Philadelphia during the 19teens and 1920s. This is referenced in two different discussions within Helene Von Rosentiel's "American Rugs & Carpets" published in 1978. Following the trends of most early mills, the production of carpet began in the ingrain or "scotch carpet" industry. This product was a very thin and often flimsy double-face cloth woven with repetative patterns and intended primarily for use as a decorative carpet. As each mill embraced success and growth, the mill, like Magee's original company, would add axminister, velvet and wilton carpets to their repertoire. What eventually happened to the mill is unclear. Though it is clear the Harwick & Magee legacy still lives on today with the exceptionally high quality carpets that were woven on their looms. We have had the pleasure to handle many of their quality carpets during the last fourty years. Most wilton rugs of high-quality were guaranteed for 15 years of "use and abuse". Many of these rugs remain exceptional condition even today. The rug offered here is no exception.     The rug has shows a good consistent pile overall with some minor low areas and showing seams as detailed in the photographs above. The sides and ends have been professionally surged (wool wrapped) at some point in its recent life. This rug has been professional hand cleaned by our own conservation team with a restorative thorough washing adhering to the National Institute of Textiles and A.I.C. (American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works) guidelines. The protein and lanolin based soap conditions the natural fibres in the rug and returns the original lustrous character and richness of colour to the wool. No steam extraction methods, commercial "shampoo" methods or chemical detergents were used during the cleaning process. Every step possible has been taken to preserve the historic nature and conserve the rug's condition. We do not use any optical enhancers of any kind (natural or chemical). Optical enhancers and chemical detergents damage and pull dye to the surface of the rug's fibres, slowly stripping colour and character from the wool as the rug continues to age. Beware of descriptions claiming use of such materials and harsh cleaning methods that "brighten, add a sheen, or antique wash" the rugs -- all of these methods deteriorate and damage these wonderful vintage and antique pieces beyond repair. Shaneybrook is a German-American owned company which has been in business since 1964. Please email us if you would like to set up an appointment to visit our Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania workshop and view this rug prior to bidding. Payment is expected within seven calendar days of the completion of the auction or buy-it-now purchase. Rugs are shipped within one to four business days upon receipt of payment. Tracking information is provided at time of shipment. Payment is accepted by personal or business check (held for 5 to 10 business days), cashiers check, or money order. We also accept check payments and major credit cards through eBay's Paypal.com. Please note: all paypal.com payment can only be sent to confirmed delivery address only (contact paypal.com to confirm your delivery address if you have not already done so). Most of our eBay offerings are vintage or antique items. Normal signs of wear should be expected. We provide accurate descriptions and detailed photographs. In most cases, our items and our service has exceeded expectations. 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