HENRY WELLS 1907 CIGARETTE CASE SHIBAYAMA 2 CENTIPEDES

Cigarette case In sterling silver 925 and rectangular form. Smooth mirror polish, enhanced on the front with insects and two applied centipedes (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. Gilt vermeil interior. 81.90gr. Hinged lid 1/2 1/2 with push-button release. Maker: Henry Wells, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1907 Hallmarks: H.W, lion passant, shield (Chester), g. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 7 out of 10 Product reference: 2204190899949251010319