Silver scent bottle crafted with a Maria Theresa thaler

Silver scent bottle made with a coin with round small cap and short chain. The Maria Theresa thaler (MTT) is a a bullion silver coin and it is a type of Conventionsthaler that has been used in world trade continuously since it was first minted in 1741. A bullion coin is a coin struck from highly refined precious metal (bullion) and kept as a store of value or an investment rather than used in day-to-day commerce
Period
Early 19th century

Country

Austria, 1800/1900

Size

6,5 cm

COD.

1149

Labels

antique scent bottles

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