HENRY WILLIAMSON 1919 SHIBAYAMA OFF-CENTER COMPASS

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver with rectangular shape. Adorned 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. 31.30g gross weight. Hinged lid 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Integrated compass. Maker: Henry Williamson Ltd, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1919 Hallmarks: H.W Ld, anchor (Birmingham), r, lion passant. Marking: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2511192466649251010319