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Antique 925 silver Shibayama business card case with compass and centipede motifs, E.J Trevitt & Sons, circa 1920

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E.J TREVITT SHIBAYAMA CENTIPEDE COMPASS HORIZONTAL BUSINESS CARD CASE

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Business card case. In 925 silver with a horizontal rectangular form

MaterialSilver
Period (circa)1920
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Artisan / BrandE.J Trevitt & Sons
RarityRare
Condition8/10
Reference (SKU)17121953
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Description

Business Card Case In 925 silver with a horizontal rectangular form. The front is adorned with an integrated compass and applied insects and centipedes (typically in amber, mother-of-pearl, coloured enamels, etc.) in the Shibayama style, referencing a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603–1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularising this method. 38.00g gross. Diagonal hinged clasp 1/5 4/5. Integrated compass. Maker: E.J Trevitt & Sons, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1920 Hallmarks: E J Trevitt & Sons Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1712195333349251010249

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