Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Vintage Thingie Thursday: Vintage Dachshund Thingie

Hello Everyone! Welcome to this weeks segment of Vintage Thingies Thursday.

Thursday is the day to showcase your vintage treasures and to share your special things with everyone.

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I am very exciting to show you my very unusual, quirky, whimsical, something you may never see again.....dachshund. Vintage Dachshund to be exact.

How cute is this? Now, without scrolling down the page too quick to get a better look, what exactly do you think this is anyway, other than a dog? Any guesses? Don't worry if you guess wrong...heck, I may not even know what this is to be used for......

Here is my new to me, little vintage "Sophie" dog. I purchased this from an Etsy seller. She has some really cute and unusual vintage items. Click here to view her store. The seller had this titled "Far Out Dachshund Pitcher" and at first glance, the title fits. And really, from the picture, I could see how this could be a little tea pot with the little tea cups. And let me say, I had to have it....HAD to have it!

This came with 5 of the 6 original cups. Too bad all of the little cups were not there, but that did not stop me from purchasing this cutie. After it arrived in the mail, I am second guessing its purpose. It really may not be a tea pot at all.

OK seriously, is this not hysterical. Sorry, but without the little cups, this looks like the poor pup has it's teats on backwards. Did I just say that? Teats? Sorry, but if you can not see it, check your glasses!

The little hat comes off and the bottom part is cork. Upon closer inspection, I am seriously thinking this might be a liquor decanter. Just pop the hat off, add the booze and put the hat back in place. What do you think?

What ever its purpose, it is old and vintage. It does have some crazing, but the charm of this unusual little dog was too much for me to resist. I just love the polka dot hanky around it's neck and the little hat with the red bow, you know how I like red.

Did any of you happen to notice the fabric I used for the background? I purchased this at a estate sale for $2.00, and really thought it was just a bundle of fabric. When I got it home and had time to inspect it further, I discovered it was a curtain panel. I think the print is so cute. I am saving this to maybe make something out of...what? I don't know....it is going on my to-do pile. We will see what I can come up with. Any suggestions from any of you crafty girls?

Have a great week everyone! Thanks for stopping by and sharing all of your wonderful treasures and vintage finds here with us today. I just re-read this post and realized how many questions I asked. Don't worry, you don't have to answer them, just answer them to yourself. What was I thinking?

42 comments:

  1. That guy is HILARIOUS!!! He totally cracks me up and ha ha ha I see the teats :)

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  2. I have never seen a mug holder like this. The doggie is cute but I'm loving that fabric. I tried the link but it said error. Oops.

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  3. This is just awesome I would have bought it also..I am thinking maybe those are shot glasses?? and it is for booze...just awild guess from me!! bit its from the forties from the looks of it..great find..Now girl I am be back as soon as I did my post done for VTT I'll be joining in on the fun this week again...hugs and smiles Glo♥ria

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  4. Thanks Susan....I think I have the link fixed now!

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  5. Hot Dog...that is adorable! Love it! It is SO you and should be with you! You know, it could be for whatever...hot chocolate, coffee, tea, or even a shot of whiskey.

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  6. Oh good gracious that is hysterical! Total backward teats! I have no clue what its origional use could have been but I am glad you found it. I also love the fabric print. Great finds. I am doing a giveaway from my site, so be sure too enter.

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  7. How cute! I love that little guy.

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  8. That dachshund is definitely cute, teats and all!
    I immediately noticed the fabric! If it's the size of a cafe curtain you could make a placemat to use in the center of the table, or a throw pillow with a coordinating fabric on the back. If it's bigger do a set of placemats or cushion covers. Or put it around posterboard and use it to decorate the inside of a bookcase or display cabinet.

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  9. Ok he is cute in a totally quirky way! What a conversation item!!!

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  10. he is the CUTEST THING, I don't think I have ever seen one of those. Go check out my vintage pin cushions. :) THIS IS FUN. I still haven't figured out how to capture your Vintage Thursday Logo tho. :) Jeanne

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  11. That's one hot "dachshund" dog!
    Maybe the mugs were used for pints
    of warm German beer? I think it is
    adorable and a fun conversation piece!

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  12. Oooooo, I love little doggie. Everything about him is just so cute, specially love the way he's dressed. The fabric is so pretty..I can never pass up vintage fabric..my husband just sighs..:). Happy VTT and have a wonderful day.

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  13. That is a really fun find! I have never seen anything like it. I think it's a tea pot. I love weiner dogs (sorry, I have to call them that, it's a childhood thing, I think! :)
    Thanks for sharing vintage treasures!

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  14. What a fun find. I think it is a whiskey decanter. Hooch from the Pooch. Love the fabric too. I see an apron, but I always see aprons in fabric.

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  15. awwww how cute, I like how the cups hang off him :-)

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  16. Isn't he just the cutest little weenie dog?! He just makes me think plain old fun!

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  17. Susan, This is so do-gone cute! LOL...when you remove the little "cups" it does look like she is "bottoms up" with her "Teets" a showing...so I say "bottoms up" and lets fill her with some Ol' Jack Daniels and toast todaus Vintage Thingy Thursday! And as far as the vintage fabric...do I spot a wheelbarrow there? I say it would make an adorable gardeners apron...or a perfect Summer pillow for your porch! Hot diggity dog...I am going to "dig" thru my treasures and see what I can post for today! I rally enjoyed ALL my visitors from Vintage Thingy Thursday last week...thanks for having me!

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  18. Suzanne~
    Being a doxie lover and owner myself...I think that is the cutest thing I've ever seen! My MIL would love to have one! I'm going to have to check that Etsy store out! Have a wonderful day!

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  19. And only YOU know it's for booze in the kitchen, he looks so sweet and innocent with his abnormal teats.
    The fabric IS really pretty. That's one thing I never run across, just plain fabric.

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  20. My first guess would be a whiskey decanter. My BS collects different and unusual shaped Booze dispensers and I'm a thinking that might be what this is...lol...he is adorable.

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  21. Hahahaha!!! Oh wow, that is amazing. I'd like to get inside of the mind of the person who dreamed that up. Or maybe not.

    Love the upside-down teats effect without the cups. And yes, I think it is indeed a flask. Wow.

    Cass

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  22. Hi Suzanne,
    My grandmother had one just like this. Don't know what happened to it, but I love it!

    Thanks for hosting!

    Diane

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  23. In all my life I never have seen such a thing. It is too funny. What a wonderful find.

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  24. Oh, it's fun to guess what the original intent was for this "hot" dog! I think I'd fill it with Bailey's or Amarula for sippin' here and there!

    So many possibilities with that fabric - make sure you show us the final product when it's finished.

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  25. Well he is just the MOST fun!I've never seen anything like that. Love his hat and his scarf. That vintage curtain is great, and I like it being used for a tablecloth. laurie

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  26. I love your vintage pooch...think hot toddies and you have all the bases covered!

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  27. OH MY GOSH!! That is the so silly but so great! What a treasure find!!

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  28. Hi Suzanne, that is the cutest dog thingie! Especially for one that collects dachshund thingies! I also zoomed in on that fabric, I thought it was a vintage table cloth until you said a curtain panel! You could make a table runner and placemats to match or hand towels to display. Fun fabric and fun doggie thingie!
    Love, Ann

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  29. Oh My Gosh I have NEVER ever in my life seen anything like this! it is amazing! I get a wonderful education every week through VTT,thanks for sponsoring it Suzanne.
    Roslyn

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  30. I love wiener dogs! Yours is the best, whatever it may be.

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  31. I have seen one of these before, but I don't remember its intended use.

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  32. You find the quirkiest things, Suzanne!!..yeah i see the teats!!!..how hilarious but cute :)

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  33. I can see how you couldn't resist him! I have never seen anything like it! Too cool!

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  34. Hi Suzanne...I wish you could research & find out more about this cute little doggy thingy...I have never seen one or anything close to it...Cute! ;- Bo

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  35. I have never seen anything like this---would be interesting to research and find out just what it was used for.

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  36. I love your Dachshund thingie! I have no idea what it is but it's fantastic.

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  37. Morning, I have heard so much about you that I had to come and visit with you. Love your blog.
    The doggie stuff is darling. Come and visit me. Have a great day.

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  38. OK, now I know you will know I am strange but my first thought when I saw it without the cups was...OMG it's a HODAG! What is a hodag you ask? It is a mythical creature from Rhindlander, Wisconsin.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodag

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  39. I am way late, but I wanted to tell you how adorable the little dachshund is. Since I have little Harriet, I am definitely envious!!! I know your treasure this piece. Have a good day.

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  40. Looks like a whiskey decanter to me too. If it's a teapot, it would be nearly impossible to clean the inside.

    Maybe the cups are to concoct a nice whiskey/coffee drink of some sort.

    I thought they looked like backwards teats too. Great minds think alike.

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