I have a Persian rug that I know for a fact was purchased in Tehran, Iran in 1977 or 1978. My uncle was a naval officer who worked in the pentagon for Colonel Oliver North in the late 1970's. My uncle made numerous trips to Iran working on the now infamous Iran - Contra Arms deal. One trip he came home with some pistachios and a beautiful Persian rug. I have only one picture of the rug. I know that my uncle had very expensive taste. It could have been a gift from the top Iranian Officials.
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Hi Mike, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. It's impossible - without a better photo - to be precise in my evaluation or description so I have left the value as condition pending a better photo. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Persian hand-knotted silk and wool rug probably third quarter 20th Century (1950-1978) With central cream-colored ground with floral elements, within a red-ground border, cream selvedges 10 by 10 feet CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no stains, odors, tears or repairs. PROVENANCE: possible gift from Iranian officials, thence by inheritance $2,000-3,000* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto
