Charming Vintage Royal Copenhagen Dachshund Puppy Figurine #1408 – Playful Porcelain Collectible from 1967

Add a touch of Danish elegance and whimsy to your collection with this exquisite Royal Copenhagen porcelain dachshund puppy figurine. Crafted in 1967 at the renowned Royal Copenhagen manufactory in Denmark, this model #1408 captures a delightful young dachshund in a playful pose—lying on its back with paws playfully raised, as if begging for a belly rub. Designed by acclaimed sculptor Olaf Mathiesen in 1912, the piece showcases masterful hand-painted underglaze details in warm brown hues, with glossy accents highlighting the puppy's soulful eyes, textured fur, and endearing expression. It's the perfect size for display on a shelf, mantel, or in a curio cabinet. In excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs—ready to delight any dog lover or porcelain enthusiast. This retired figurine is a timeless example of Royal Copenhagen's heritage in fine animal sculptures, blending artistry and nostalgia. 

Marked on the base with the signature Royal Copenhagen three blue waves (denoting first-quality), green model number '1408', decorator initials 'UT', and a production mark confirming its 1967 vintage. The model number is 1408 (sometimes listed as 1238/1408 in older references), designed by Danish sculptor Olaf Mathiesen around 1912. Royal Copenhagen, founded in 1775 in Denmark, is renowned for its high-quality, hand-painted underglaze porcelain figurines, and this one features realistic detailing in soft brown tones with a glossy finish, emphasizing the puppy's expressive eyes, smooth fur texture, and endearing pose. The base markings include the iconic three blue waves (indicating first-quality production), the model number in green, and likely decorator initials "UT" (which you noted as "vt"—this is common for painter signatures like those of artist Ulla Troelsen or similar). Based on Royal Copenhagen's dating system (using lines, dots, or letters under the green "ROYAL COPENHAGEN DENMARK" stamp), a mark corresponding to "H" or a specific underline would confirm the 1967 production year you mentioned. The piece was produced intermittently from the early 20th century until around 1974, making it a collectible from their animal series. 

Measurements: almost 3 inch height and about 3.75 inch length. Measurements also seen in the last 2 product photos for more visual sizing.

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