JOSEPH COOK COMPASS SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver, rectangular in form. Adorned on the front with an integrated compass at the centre and applied insects (typically in amber, mother-of-pearl, coloured enamels, etc.) in the Shibayama style, referring to a Japanese decorative technique developed during the Edo period (1603–1868) and named after Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularising this method. 25.30g gross. Hinged lid 1/5 4/5. Integrated compass on the front. Concave striker at the base. Top suspension ring. Maker: Joseph Cook, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1924 Hallmarks: J.C&S, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, z. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 7 out of 10 Product reference: 2107192866649251010319