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WWII Arabian Silver & Niello Compact Mirror 1940s (1 of 7)
Rare Antique Gifts
Flag of United KingdomDerbyshire, UK
Established in 2012, our principal aims are sourcing high quality pieces and providing excellent customer service. We are dedicated to sourcing outstanding hallmarked gold, silver, rare collectibles and accessories, all of which are authenticated and shipped with literature which details its history. We provide lavishly illustrated historical fact packs, which document the history of the makers and also that of the item/s purchased. We are committed to offering a customer service which is second to none. To date all of our shipments have reached their final destinations without incident. We include free gift boxes & tags as standard with each order. For our UK customers we offer next working day delivery. Purchase before 11 am to guarantee UK delivery the next working day before 1 pm. Same / next day dispatch. Free worldwide tracked insured shipping. We guarantee customer satisfaction and worldwide delivery. If our customers need any advice or wish to discuss layaway and reservations please feel free to contact us: We have an international customer base. Rare Antique Gifts is based in England. Please note that we do not offer a free valuation / identification service to members of the public regarding their own collections etc.
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WWII Arabian Silver & Niello Compact Mirror 1940s

REF: LA379664
£155
€177
$205
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Description
A charming mid-century World War Two Arabian silver and niello compact mirror crafted in the 1940s. The base bears the inscription - "Wendy From Iraq". This compact was crafted by an Arabian silversmith as a memento for an Allied serviceman serving in the Middle East who would go on to gift it to his loved one. The lid is decorated with a gorgeous niello design. Framed by a diamond shaped border. A palm tree can be seen in the foreground. A traditional dhow can be seen sailing on glittering silver water. Typically Arabian buildings and palm trees are shown in the hinterland. Lift the lid to reveal a powder well and a mirror. The mirror gives a clear reflection which is ever so slightly distorted. The base is embellished with a charming niello waterscape, dhows and an oasis. This piece tests as high grade silver. However, it is not hallmarked which is common for items made in Arabia at this time.
measurements
Measures 7cm x 6.3cm, Weighs 47.2 grams
declaration
Rare Antique Gifts has clarified that the WWII Arabian Silver & Niello Compact Mirror 1940s (LA379664) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1940s
condition
The compact is in good condition. Mirror is slightly distorted.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1940s
location
This WWII Arabian Silver & Niello Compact Mirror 1940s is located in Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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