PROVENANCE: From the Collections of Gerald Simpson (1925-2018) born in a rural area of north Gilmer County, GA. His family moved to Cartersville, GA in 1926. He later joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) before volunteering for the United States Marine Corps when he was 17. After basic training at Parris Island, SC, Harold volunteered for Radio Gunner School and received flight training for SBD Dive Bombers. A World War 2 combat veteran, he served Marine Air Corps in the Pacific Theater, including campaigns in the Solomon Islands, the Gilbert Islands, the Marshall Islands and the Mariana Islands. Among his varied interests and passions were collecting Silver and Porcelain art pieces. Dimensions: (cm): Length: 18 Width: 6 Height: 18 Weight (gram): 1020 Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Champleve Silver enamel dove effigies.The Doves stand with straight neck and legs, gallant with head look up, raised on two feet. Dove being associated with young love, the Chinese association of the dove is with long life and fidelity as doves pair for life. The sculpture is simple and elegant in modeling, quiet and solemn in spirit, strong and vivid tone color, warm and humid in patina, and exquisite in craftsmanship.