JOHN MILLWARD BANKS SHIBAYAMA COMBINED SOVEREIGN

Vesta Case In 925 silver with an ovoid form. Mirror-polished smooth surface, adorned on the front with 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. 33.20g. Combined, patent: 1/5 4/5 flap with integrated concave striker. 1/2 1/2 lid for the second compartment with a Sovereign holder (guillochéd) and push button (integrated into the upper bail). Maker: John Millward Banks, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1895 Hallmarks: J.M.B, lion passant, shield (Chester), M. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2807198266699251010249