JOSEPH GLOSTER SHIBAYAMA COMPASS

Pyrogène Vesta Case In 925 silver and 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. 31.710g gross. Hinged lid 1/5 4/5 and concave striker at the base. Integrated compass. Lateral bail missing. Maker: Joseph Gloster, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1905 Hallmarks: J.G, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, f. Marking: "F" Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0704195366649251010319