A very large Continental ruby gilded and enamelled glass vase, possibly Moser, Karlsbad, late 19th century

made of five sections, of baluster form with tall waisted neck and raised on a knopped stem and cylindrical plinth, enamelled in white with delicate lace-like formal decoration between gilt rims and borders, the base section with white enamel II mark, set on a red velvet cushion and an octagonal wooded column painted to simulate marble,

Verrerie Artistique Crystal Palace Vichy (paper label to underside of base section.)

In overall good appearance and condition. There is some minute chipping to the rims where the sections join but this is not visible when the vase is assembled. The painted plinth base has some flaking and surface chips. The fabric lined wooden pad on which the vase sits is frayed.
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