HENRY MATTHEWS 1902 COMPASS SHIBAYAMA

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and square-shaped, 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. 42.30g gross weight. Hinged flap 1/5 4/5. Integrated compass on front. Concave striker at base. Side suspension loop. Maker: Henry Matthews, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1902 Hallmarks: H.M., anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, c. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 1510195366649251010319