HENRY CHARLES FREEMAN 1897 COMPASS SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver with rectangular shape and pointed corners. Adorned on the front with an integrated compass at the center 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. 30.30g gross weight. Hinged lid 1/5 4/5. Integrated compass on front. Concave striker at base. High suspension loop. Maker: Henry Charles Freeman, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1897 Hallmarks: H.C.F, lion passant, shield (Chester), x. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 3010198266649251010319