ARTHUR COOK 1903 SHIBAYAMA HORIZONTAL COMPASS

Pyrogene Vesta Case In 925 silver with a horizontal rectangular form. Adorned on the front with applied insects arranged around a large integrated and off-center compass (often in amber, mother-of-pearl, colored enamels, etc.) in Shibayama style, referring to a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603-1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. Hinge 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Integrated compass. Craftsman maker: Arthur Cook, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1903 Hallmarks: A.C, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, d. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0209192466649251010319