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Shibayama Pair of Opera Glasses in original case by Negretti
Zambra
$1,783.23
£1,295
€1,513.35
CA$2,439.40
A$2,658.82
CHF 1,405.70
MX$32,007.18
NOK 17,841.79
SEK 16,357.27
DKK 11,304.81
About the Item
A superb and rare pair of mother of pearl Shibayama opera glasses in its original leather carry case. The beautiful mother of pearl case decorated by bugs. The Shibayama technique was named after Shibayama Dosho, who introduced it in Japan in the 18th century. It was used exclusively on items for import to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell, turtleshell etc inlayed on lacquer and ivory pieces. The items decorated in the Shibayama style range from vases, boxes and table-screens to swords and entire ivory tusks. However he cannot be said to have invented it, but, as has been observed of many other Japanese applied arts, the perfecting of the method was mistaken for its origin. Invented in the 19th century, this must-have accessory for the elevated social classes and were designed to be used at the opera house for a better view of the onstage performances. This pair signed in the mother of pearl by the Japanese artisan who did the Shibayama work. The pair of glasses and the original case are both marked for the retailers Negretti and Zambra, Opticians, 30 Holborn Viaduct, London. Henry Negretti (1818–1879) and Joseph Zambra (1822–1897) formed a partnership in 1850, thereby founding the firm which would eventually be appointed opticians and scientific instrument makers to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and King Edward VII, the Royal Observatory and the British Admiralty.
- Dimensions:Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015347288072
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