LIBERTY COMPANY 1907 CIGARETTE CASE SHIBAYAMA CENTIPEDE

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular form. Mirror polished smooth finish enhanced on the front with a border of finely chased ornaments, and decorated on the front with applied insects and centipedes (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 bearing the name of Shibayama Senzo, an artist renowned for popularizing this method. "Royal" guilloche in bands on the reverse. "Gilt" vermeil interior. Set cabochon sapphire button. 76.30gr. Half and half lid with set release button. Artisan maker: Liberty Company, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1907 Hallmarks: LC&Co., anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, h. Marking: Import hallmarks. Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0902193199949251010249