Vintage Mercury Glass Santa in Sleigh Ornament Handblown IOB Retired Limited

Vintage Handblown Mercury Glass Santa in Sleigh Christmas Ornament  Beautiful handblown mercury glass ornament featuring Santa riding in a gold-trimmed sleigh filled with colorful toys and gifts. A vibrant, highly reflective collectible that comes in its original box.  Features Vintage mercury glass ornament Handblown and hand-painted Santa in sleigh design Original box included (IOB) Limited to 1998 production (per box) Retired design Made in China Silver cap attached for hanging  Condition:  Excellent vintage condition with bright, reflective finish. No chips or cracks noted. Original box shows light storage wear. Please review all photos as they are part of the description.  FYI: What is mercury glass?  Answers from Google.   Modern Accepted Classification of Mercury Glass: Any glass silvered on the inside. Silvering is typically some form of silver nitrate. Typically when referencing this with ornaments, it is reserved for glass ones made prior to early 1950s -- particularly those with a mottled appearance or translucency.  By the late 1800s, these Christmas ornaments were routinely used as part of European Christmas decorations. Mercury glass ornaments are made by coating the inside of a glass ornament with silver nitrate, which is the same process used for make mirrors.