COHEN & CHARLES 1922 SHIBAYAMA LADY'S CIGARETTE CASE

Cigarette case In 925 silver and rectangular 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. Linear guilloche pattern on the reverse. 62.30g. Hinged lid 1/2 1/2 with release button. Elastic band. Chain handle. Maker: Cohen & Charles, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1922 Hallmarks: C&C, import (London), 925, g. Marking: Import hallmarks for London. Signed: No Condition: 9 out of 10 Product reference: 2307198099949251010249