Please help identify makers mark Namiki english silver

[razmaztaz]

Can someone please identify this maker's mark please? It is a small compact sized box, hallmarked for sterling, London, 1936, maker's mark "GMS". The decoration is Japanese "maki-e" lacquer work by the Namiki company (present day Pilot corp). Namiki decorated fountain pens, lighters, desk sets, cigarette cases and other items which were retailed by the luxury houses of the day - Alfred Dunhill, Asprey, Cartier, Tiffany, etc. What is most unusual about this item is that by 1936 Dunhill had exclusive rights to retail Namiki decorated items in Europe and the USA, so this item, if retailed by "GMS" appears to fall outside of this agreement. Most likely the sterling box was made by GMS but retailed by another house. Any help with identifying this maker would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Maz






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