PADGETT & BRAHAM 1941 SHIBAYAMA CIGARETTE CASE

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular form and beveled long edges. Mirror-polished smooth finish, embellished on the front with applied insects and millipedes (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. Linear guilloché pattern on the reverse. Gilt vermeil interior, monogram "To Norman from Peggy 9th June 1944". 176.40gr. Hinged lid 1/2 1/2 with release button. 181g. Maker: Padgett & Braham, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1941 Hallmarks: P.B, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, R. Marking: None Signed: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2909198099949251010319