{"product_id":"antique-japanese-shibayama-insect-inlay-cigarette-case-with-compass-sterling-c-1915","title":"Antique Japanese Shibayama Insect Inlay Cigarette Case With Compass Sterling C.1915","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttention International buyers:\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us regarding the shipping \u003cbr\u003ebefore committing to the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eRare Japanese Shibayama Sterling Cigarette Case, c.1915\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eAn Edwardian-period sterling cigarette case enriched with\u003cbr data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eJapanese Shibayama artistry of the Meiji–Taishō era —\u003cbr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"443\"\u003ea remarkable fusion of East and West in the early\u003cbr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eThe convex front is set with a working compass in the\u003cbr data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"568\"\u003elower corner, an unusual and ingenious feature. \u003cbr\u003eAcross the surface, five insects are meticulously carved and inlaid\u003cbr data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\"\u003ein mother-of-pearl, abalone, and semiprecious stones, \u003cbr\u003etheir iridescence still vivid more than a century later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"984\"\u003eThe back is plain and polished, offering contrast\u003cbr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eto the ornate front. Inside, the case is finished in matte\u003cbr data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"925\"\u003evermeil gold and fitted with an elastic cigarette holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eDimensions: 3 inches by 2 inches. Weight: 50 grams.\u003cbr data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eBearing a full set of Birmingham sterling hallmarks,\u003cbr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003econfirming English origin and the date letter for 1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eThe case closes securely with a crisp click.\u003cbr data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eExcellent antique condition commensurate with age.\u003cbr\u003eThere are only a few slightest surface marks and dings, \u003cbr\u003enot affecting its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerald Cicada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52777642459420,"sku":"003988","price":1535.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5042\/8700\/files\/DSC_0386_545f28b6-be71-42ba-b4e2-520ad29c954a.jpg?v=1755374125","url":"https:\/\/emeraldcicadajewelry.com\/en-be\/products\/antique-japanese-shibayama-insect-inlay-cigarette-case-with-compass-sterling-c-1915","provider":"Emerald Cicada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}