J&R GRIFFIN COMPASS SHIBAYAMA

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver, rectangular in form. The front is adorned with an integrated compass at the centre and applied insects (typically in amber, mother-of-pearl, coloured enamels, etc.) in the Shibayama style, referencing a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603–1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularising this method. 26.20g gross. Hinged lid 1/5 4/5. Integrated compass on the front. Concave striker at the base. Top suspension ring. Maker: Joseph & Richard Griffin, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1915 Hallmarks: J&R.G, lion passant, shield (Chester), P. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2302195366649251010319