{"product_id":"royal-copenhagen-miniature-little-mermaid-figurine-baby-mermaid-2313-vintage-1962","title":"Vintage Royal Copenhagen Miniature Little Mermaid Figurine — No. 2313 | Vilhelm Waldorff, 1962","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Royal Copenhagen Miniature Little Mermaid Figurine — No. 2313 | Vilhelm Waldorff, 1962\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally sweet, authentic mid-century Danish porcelain miniature figurine, hand-painted in a dreamy, soft underglaze palette by the renowned Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body features a beautifully executed, contemplative baby mermaid bending gently over herself with her fins tucked forward. This poetic maritime sculpture showcases delicate net textures on the tail and the iconic muted greys and blue accent points characteristic of classic Danish porcelain artistry, perfectly embodying the quiet charm of the mid-20th-century Scandinavian design movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally sculpted by the celebrated artist Vilhelm Waldorff in 1923, this particular casting features factory markings that date its individual production to 1962, making it a wonderful addition for serious collectors of miniature antique porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaker's Marks \u0026amp; Stampings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries authentic maker's markings applied directly under the glaze, alongside original hand-painted studio details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped green \"DENMARK\" beneath a green factory crown. The green number \"1\" indicates 1st Factory Quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stamped green model reference number \"2313\" centred on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrademark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three iconic hand-painted underglaze blue waves, symbolising Denmark's primary waterways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured in 1962, indicated by the distinct underline scoring placement on the factory mark letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted fine porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vilhelm Waldorff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5cm (approx. 2.0\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5cm (approx. 1.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage display condition with character consistent with its unique production history. We describe condition honestly so you know exactly what you are buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze \u0026amp; Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Displays a brilliant, highly reflective factory glaze with minimal surface wear — no dulling, scratches, or manufacturing flaws to the porcelain body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The subtle, tonal hand-painted underglaze colours remain exceptionally smooth and visually striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e No restoration, repairs, or touch-ups of any kind — 100% original throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free from active chips, hairline cracks, flea bites, or hidden flaws. The body is entirely sound, and the base sits perfectly flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease inspect all photographs closely to verify condition details — the item pictured is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Royal Copenhagen Miniature Little Mermaid Figurine, No. 2313\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective tissue paper packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSent via Royal Mail Tracked — fully tracked, insured, and signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54401070006619,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/BabyMermaid.png?v=1792247744","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/royal-copenhagen-miniature-little-mermaid-figurine-baby-mermaid-2313-vintage-1962","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}