JOSEPH GLOSTER 1910 SOVEREIGN CASE SHIBAYAMA CARRÉ

Sovereign Case In 925 silver and square form. Adorned 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. Engine-turned sovereign compartment. Half and half lid with sovereign receiver. Front ring with release button. Maker: Joseph Gloster, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1910 Hallmarks: J.G, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, l (L). Marking: The figure "19". Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2110193133349251010249