Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Figurine 3.25" Mid Century Modern Miniature

Description

View Vintage Brass Dachshund Dog Figurine 3.25" Mid Century Modern Miniature with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Long-bodied Dachshund / Wiener dog design. Similar miniature brass Dachshunds are commonly associated with mid-20th-century decorative brass production. This small cast brass dog has the classic Dachshund silhouette with a long low body, short legs, elongated muzzle, floppy ears and a long tapered raised tail. Charming vintage miniature brass Dachshund dog figurine featuring a sleek, elongated body and wonderfully simple Mid-Century Modern styling. This small cast brass dog has the classic Dachshund silhouette with a long low body, short legs, elongated muzzle, floppy ears and a long tapered raised tail. The understated sculptural design gives it a particularly appealing Modernist look, while subtle molded details define the eyes and ears. The brass has developed an attractive naturally aged finish with darker patina throughout. Areas of wear on the bottoms of the feet reveal the brighter brass beneath. The piece is unmarked, and the maker and country of origin are unknown. Similar miniature brass Dachshunds are commonly associated with mid-20th-century decorative brass production. I would conservatively date this example to approximately the 1960s–1970s . A current eBay listing specifically describes a 3 1/4" example as a 1960s brass Dachshund, while other miniature examples are marketed as Mid-Century pieces. Details Vintage miniature Dachshund figurine Cast brass Mid-Century Modern / Modernist styling Long-bodied Dachshund / Wiener dog design Naturally aged brass patina Unmarked Maker unknown Country of origin unknown Estimated era: c. 1960s–1970s Measurements: Approximately 3.25" long × 1.125" tall Weight: Approximately 1.7 oz Condition Good vintage condition with natural age-related patina, oxidation, spotting, surface scratches and finish wear. There is visible wear to the bottoms of the feet from display. No cracks or breaks observed. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Animals › Dogs › Dachshund.

Type

Figurine

Dog Breed

Dachshund

Era

Mid 20th Century

Animal Class

Dog

Theme

Animals & Dogs

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Features

Miniature, Freestanding

Material

Brass

Time Period Manufactured

1960-1969

Subject

Dachshund / Weiner Dog

Country of Origin

United States