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Axminster Fulham Wilton

Established in 1755 in Devon, England, by Thomas Whitty the Axminster manufactory quickly overtook its competitors and became pre-eminent, producing significant numbers of outstanding state room carpets in late rococo and neoclassical designs.  Axminster also continued the earlier tradition of adapting Persian, Indian and Ottoman models.  Many of the greatest carpets still grace the rooms for which they were originally designed.  In the 19th century the workshops merged with Wilton, which continued to produce original and significant designs well into the 1930’s.

Axminster Carpet

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Design adapted from a 17th century Indian carpet
England, circa 1780
20ft 6in length x 20ft 0in width
6.25m x 6.10m

  • George III Axminster Carpet of Lansdowne House Design

    George III Axminster Carpet of Lansdowne House Design

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    Woven in the workshops of Thomas Whitty
    England, after 1777
    14ft 2in length x 13ft 10in width
    4.32m x 4.22m
    Provenance:  Lansdowne House, London

  • Axminster Carpet

    Axminster Carpet

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    Design adapted from a 17th century Ottoman carpet from Smyrna
    England, circa 1760
    11ft 11in length x 8ft 4in width
    3.63m x 2.54m

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