MAPPIN & WEBB 1924 CIGARETTE CASE COMBINED MIRROR SHIBAYAMA

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular form. Smooth mirror polish, enhanced 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. Gilt interior in vermeil. 85.10gr gross weight. Half lid 1/2 1/2 with push-button release. Courtesy mirror. Maker: Mappin & Webb, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1924 Hallmarks: Mn&Wb, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, Z. Marking: Mappin & Webb Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 0201192499949251010319