JAY RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH BLUE ENAMEL SHIELD CENTIPEDE SHIBAYAMA

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and rectangular in form. Mirror-polished and smooth, decorated on the front with a centipede crossing a blue enamel shield, surrounded by applied insects (often 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. 33.60g. Clapet 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Side bail. Maker: Jay, Richard Attenborough Co Ltd, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1915 Hallmarks: J.R.C.A Ld., anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, q. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0908192466649251010249