HENRY WILLIAMSON 1942 CIGARETTE CASE SHIBAYAMA CENTIPEDE GILT

Cigarette case In 925 silver and rectangular in shape. Enhanced on the front with a gilt vermeil background, adorned with insects and an applied centipede (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. 77.30gr. Half and half hinged lid with release button. Elastic band. Chain handle. Craftsman manufacturer: Henry Williamson Ltd, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1942 Hallmarks: H.W Ld, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, S. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0507192899949251010249