Y A RARE EDWARDIAN SHIBIYAMA INSECT DECORATED SILVER CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR REICHENBERG AND COMPANY, CHESTER 1906The French rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement and integral winder to backplate, the 2 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass within moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the rectangular case with hinged C-scroll carrying handle over front and sides inlaid in mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, abalone and other materials with random crawling insects incorporating engraved legs and antennae including a millipede apparently traversing the dial, the rear with hinged door, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for Chester 1906 rubbed makers mark R & Co.11.5cm (4.5ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 6cm (2.325ins) deep.Provenance: Private collection, East Midlands.Reichenberg and Company are recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as watch importers working from Hatton Garden, London. The makers mark on the current lot was registered in 1902.The execution of Shibiyama decoration of the current lot would have been undertaken by a specialist Japanese craftsman resulting in a highly unusual luxury product.注意: Y - This lot contains endangered species and may be subject to CITES regulations. Prospective bidders are advised to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import the lot into another country. A buyer’s inability to import or delay in obtaining a licence cannot justify delay in payment or cancellation of sale.