Heart Shaped Compact Mirror TRIPOLI World War II Era Souvenir vintage sterling silver charm necklaces More beautiful handbag mirror compacts

More beautiful handbag mirror compacts

instruction leaflets and inspection docket

Necklace stamped

Both the mirrors give good clear reflections - a tiny subtle amount of age related on the first mirror is visible

The hallmarks are unworn and easy to read

Heart Shaped Compact Mirror TRIPOLI World War II Era Souvenir vintage sterling silver charm necklaces More beautiful handbag mirror compactsA charming and romantic gift which was most likely made during the WWII era. Allied servicemen were stationed in Libya during the 1940s until 1951. Local craftsmen supplemented their living by supplying the troops with gifts for their wives and girlfriends. The front and back are engraved with camels. The front is inscribed TRIPOLI The mirror gives a good and accurate reflection. Signs of ageing on the mirror glass. The catches and hinges work