HENRY WILLIAMSON 1909 SHIBAYAMA LARGE INSECTS

Vesta Case In 925 silver with rectangular form. Adorned on the front with applied insects in Shibayama style (often in amber, mother-of-pearl, colored enamels, etc.), referencing a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603-1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. Flap 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Side suspension loop. Maker: Henry Williamson Ltd, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1909 Hallmarks: H.W Ld, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, k. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0302191566649251010319