HENRY MATTHEWS 1917 SHIBAYAMA HORIZONTAL COMPASS

Pyrogene Vesta Case In 925 silver with horizontal rectangular form. Enhanced on the front with an integrated off-center compass 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. 44.10gr gross weight. 1/5 4/5 lid and concave striker at the base. Integrated compass. Side suspension ring. Maker: Henry Matthews, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1917 Hallmarks: H.M, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, s. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 9 out of 10 Product reference: 1302195366649251010319