JOHN COLLARD VICKERY 1906 PILL BOX SHIBAYAMA

Pill box In 925 silver and circular in form. Decorated on the front with 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. Japanese signature. 27.10gr. Lid 1/5 4/5. Maker: John Collard Vickery, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1906 Hallmarks: J.C.V, lion passant, leopard (London), l (L). Marking: J.C VIKERY MANUFACTURER, 179, 181, 183 REGENT ST., W. (The silversmith maker is also the retail dealer). Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0110192433309251010319