E.J TREVITT 1906 HORIZONTAL SHIBAYAMA BUSINESS CARD CASE

Business card case In 925 silver with horizontal rectangular form. Enhanced on the front of the lid with chased scrollwork in Art Nouveau style, and on the case body with applied insects (often in amber, mother-of-pearl, colored enamels, etc.) in Shibayama style, referencing a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603-1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. 30.50gr. Diagonal hinged lid 1/5 4/5. Maker: E.J Trevitt & Sons, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1906 Hallmarks: T&S, lion passant, shield (Chester), F. Marking: Japanese signature. Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1402190833349251010319