COLEN HEWER CHESHIRE 1899 SHIBAYAMA CRAWLING CENTIPEDE

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver with rectangular form. Mirror polished smooth finish and adorned on the front with a crawling centipede and 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. 41.50gr. Lid 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Side suspension ring missing. Craftsman maker: Colen Hewer Cheshire, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1899 Hallmarks: C.C, lion passant, shield (Chester), Q. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 9 out of 10 Product reference: 2707198266649251010249