JOSEPH GLOSTER SHIBAYAMA

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and rectangular in form. Mirror-polished and 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. 49.80g. Flip lid 1/5 4/5 with a concave striker at the base. Lateral bail ring. Maker: Joseph Gloster, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1901 Hallmarks: J.G, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, b. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 3012193166649251010319