KANGXI QING DYNASTY FRAMED DRAGON LARGE SILK
Framed Antique Chinese blue silk embroidery with metallic gold thread. Two Five toe dragons in search of the elusive pearl. Additional dragon medallions to top, also ocean waves, clouds and auspicious bats. Some fraying as piece is very old, see photos In frame 35"x63"x2". NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING. ***Pickup only or Shipping on this item offered through Throwers Transport 803-579-6982, Outward Bound 413-854-3676, Pak Mail 843-849-0310 - info@charlestonshipping.com , Quik Mail Etc 843-723-6598 quikmailetc@gmail.com , The UPS Store 843-856-9099 store2130@theupsstore.com , Please contact one of them or your own choice of shipper directly. *** PROVENANCE: From the collection of Rear Admiral William Henry Allen and Mrs. Thayer Capers Allen. Rear Admiral Allen was a native of Florence SC and Mrs. Allens parents were from Charleston, SC (Rev. William Henry Capers and Anna Margaret Missroon)/ Rear Admiral Allen graduated from the Naval Academy in 1901. During his illustrious career he participated in and was awarded medals in seven wars including WWII. He was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1944 by FDR for exceptionally meritorious conduct which contributed materially to the successful operations of the fleet and were decisive factors in driving enemy submarines from our coastal waters. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of SC. Rear Admiral Allen was a Captain of the Charleston Navy Yard 1926-1927. In May 1934 he assumed command of the 16th Naval District in Cavite, Philippine Islands. In March 1935 he was ordered to duty as the Commander of the Yangtze Patrol in China. From 1938 to 1942 the Allens resided in the Admirals Quarters on the Charleston Navy Yard while he served as Commandant of the 6th, 7th and 8th Naval Districts during the run up to WWII. The Allens were consummate entertainers and collectors, especially of Asian Porcelain, Antiques and Art.
Condition: Some fraying as piece is very old, see photos.
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Framed Antique Chinese blue silk embroidery with metallic gold thread. Two Five toe dragons in search of the elusive pearl. Additional dragon medallions to top, also ocean waves, clouds and auspicious bats. Some fraying as piece is very old, see photos In frame 35"x63"x2". NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING. ***Pickup only or Shipping on this item offered through Throwers Transport 803-579-6982, Outward Bound 413-854-3676, Pak Mail 843-849-0310 - info@charlestonshipping.com , Quik Mail Etc 843-723-6598 quikmailetc@gmail.com , The UPS Store 843-856-9099 store2130@theupsstore.com , Please contact one of them or your own choice of shipper directly. *** PROVENANCE: From the collection of Rear Admiral William Henry Allen and Mrs. Thayer Capers Allen. Rear Admiral Allen was a native of Florence SC and Mrs. Allens parents were from Charleston, SC (Rev. William Henry Capers and Anna Margaret Missroon)/ Rear Admiral Allen graduated from the Naval Academy in 1901. During his illustrious career he participated in and was awarded medals in seven wars including WWII. He was awarded the Legion of Merit in 1944 by FDR for exceptionally meritorious conduct which contributed materially to the successful operations of the fleet and were decisive factors in driving enemy submarines from our coastal waters. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University of SC. Rear Admiral Allen was a Captain of the Charleston Navy Yard 1926-1927. In May 1934 he assumed command of the 16th Naval District in Cavite, Philippine Islands. In March 1935 he was ordered to duty as the Commander of the Yangtze Patrol in China. From 1938 to 1942 the Allens resided in the Admirals Quarters on the Charleston Navy Yard while he served as Commandant of the 6th, 7th and 8th Naval Districts during the run up to WWII. The Allens were consummate entertainers and collectors, especially of Asian Porcelain, Antiques and Art.
Condition: Some fraying as piece is very old, see photos.
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