MAPPIN & WEBB COMPASS SHIBAYAMA

Vesta Case In 925 silver and rectangular in form, adorned on the front with a compass integrated 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. 32.00g gross. Hinged lid with 1/5 4/5 action and concave striker at the base. Side suspension ring. Maker: Mappin & Webb, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1905 Hallmarks: M&W, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, f. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 9 out of 10 Product reference: 2311195366649251010249