C. SAUNDERS * F. SHEPPARD 1888 SHIBAYAMA CARTOUCHE OR

Vesta Case 925 silver with rectangular form. Smooth mirror polish. Enhanced on the front with a 9ct gold "shield" cartouche as well as applied insects (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 bearing the name of Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. 21.980gr. 1/5 4/5 strike mechanism and concave striker at the base. Manufacturer: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1888 Hallmarks: C.S * F.S, lion passant, o, anchor (Birmingham). Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 7 out of 10 Product reference: 0210193166649251010319