Large flute vase with gold ruby overlay and surrounding snake, Josephinenhütte

Flute vase made of colorless glass with gold ruby overlay, rising, trumpet-shaped hollow base with baluster shaft and beaded ring, trumpet-shaped cup with applied, spiral-shaped thread made of milk glass in the shape of a snake with a butterfly in its mouth, the wall additionally decorated with rose branches alternating with star ornaments in gold painting, foot and Lip edge with gold application. The gold painting is very badly rubbed. Vase is in intact condition. Count Schaffgotsch'sche Josephinenhütte in Schreiberhau around 1860-70. Height: approx. 37.7 cm.