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    Posted 3 years ago

    jscott0363
    (909 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    I just acquired this bronze rabbit with baskets. All of my research indicates that this rabbit is German. The legend has it that, on the night before Easter, children would set these baskets out or even hang them on a small tree. The next morning the children would find candy and treats in these little baskets, left by the Easter bunny, hence the Easter basket that we all know so well today originated from this German tradition. These baskets are original to this rabbit as these were all marketed with a set of three bronze woven baskets. I'm still not sure of the age of this one, but I'm told that this particular version is from the very early 1900's or possibly earlier.
    I have a few similar bronze rabbits with baskets, but this particular one has several differences from my others. For instance, the rabbit's fur in much more defined as are the details of his face, ears and paws. This one stands 8 7/8" tall, whereas the others I own are only 8 1/4" tall and not nearly as detailed as this one.
    Pic #4 shows all of my little bronze rabbits together. If you look at each one closely you’ll find that no two are alike. Though similar in appearance, these were each made by different manufacturers.

    Thanks very much for stopping by for a look!!!
    Scott

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    Comments

    1. kwqd kwqd, 3 years ago
      This is a really great casting! Love it!
    2. RichmondLori RichmondLori, 3 years ago
      Very Interesting story and background. love the baskets
    3. Newfld Newfld, 3 years ago
      Fine looking antique bronze rabbit & wonderful basket legend...this guy is Easter ready!!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thanks kwqd! I too think it's one of the better castings that I've seen.
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thank you Lori!!!
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thank you Jenni!! Yes, he's certainly Easter ready.
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Dave,
      Vynil,
      kwqd,
      fortapache,
      ho2cultcha,
      BHIFOS,
      vcal,
      Lori
      and
      Jenni
      Thank you all so very much for the loves, comments and for stopping by!!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Alfie,
      BB2,
      ho2cultcha,
      kivatinitz,
      Kevin
      and
      WatchSearcher
      Thank you all so very much for the loves and for stopping by!!!
    9. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 3 years ago
      Great score a wonderful piece for Easter, the best of the best !~
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thank you so very much Phil!! I feel pretty lucky to add this one to my collection.
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Phil
      and
      Kyra
      Thank you both so very much for the loves, comment and for stopping by!!!
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thomas,
      Michael,
      Mary
      and
      clockerman
      Thank you all so very much for the loves and for stopping by!!
    13. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Thank you vintagelamp for the love and for stopping in!!
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      aura,
      Thank you so very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    15. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      clockerman,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!

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