WILLIAM NEALE 1937 CIGARETTE CASE SHIBAYAMA GILT

Cigarette case In 925 silver with rectangular form and beveled edges, smooth mirror polished. Enhanced on the front with a gilt vermeil background, adorned with insects and a centipede applied (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. 97.80gr. Half and half lid opening by lateral sliding of the hinge. Artisan manufacturer: William Neale, UK. In collaboration with: None. Circa: 1937 Hallmarks: W.N Ltd, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, N. Marking: BARRATT IPSWICH inside (probably the retail seller). Engraved: No Condition: 8 out of 10 Product reference: 2409193199949251010249