C. SAUNDERS * F. SHEPPARD 1903 SHIBAYAMA COMBINED SOVEREIGN

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and ovoid form. Smooth mirror polish and adorned on the front with 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 named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. 42.10gr. Combined, patent: 1/5 4/5 flap with integrated concave striker. 1/2 1/2 lid for the second compartment with Sovereign receptacle (guilloché) with push button (integrated in the upper bail). Artisan maker: Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Hollings (Frank) Shepherd, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1903 Hallmarks: CS*FS, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, d. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1907198266699251010249