Add a truly unique piece to your vintage Christmas collection! This impressive approximately 7-inch hand-blown mercury glass ornament features an extraordinary deep indent showcasing a three-dimensional scene of Santa Claus piloting a silver helicopter as he flies over a sparkling blue mica-covered cloud. The whimsical aviation theme makes this ornament far more unusual than traditional Santa sleigh designs. Crafted in West Germany, the ornament has a brilliant gold/amber mercury glass finish accented with an embossed gold floral decoration on the neck. It retains its original embossed WEST GERMANY metal cap, a hallmark prized by collectors of vintage European Christmas ornaments. Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.