HORTON & ALLDAY 1916 COMPASS SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver with rectangular form. 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. 30.00g gross weight. Hinged clasp 1/5 4/5. Integrated compass on front. Flat striker on base. Side suspension ring missing. Maker: Horton & Allday, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1916 Hallmarks: H&A, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, r. Markings: None Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 3108195366649251010319