A handheld magnifying glass featuring a decorative openwork handle cast in pewter, produced by St Justin. The handle displays an Art Nouveau scrolling design inspired by Alphonse Mucha, while the circular lens is held within a polished white metal frame. The item is accompanied by a black textured-paper-covered presentation box and an insert card. The box lid is printed in silver with the letters S t J u s t i n and a circular Celtic knot logo. The card includes text reading: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter and designer… Crafted in pewter by St Justin Ancient Art of Originality.
The collection includes a flat handheld bottle opener constructed from yellow-toned metal, likely brass. The handle is decorated with cream-coloured enamel featuring a cloisonne-style floral pattern of red and orange blooms emerging from a blue urn. Also included is a miniature lift-arm pocket lighter in polished white metal. The mechanism flips open to reveal a wick, internal cotton wadding, and a rubber-like gasket.
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