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    Posted 3 years ago

    jscott0363
    (905 items)

    Hello everyone!!
    I've collected these bronze German rabbits with bronze baskets for years now. These are all German made and one or two are from different makers as you’ll notice slight differences in the ears of them. These each measure approximately 8 3/4" tall.
    As I've stated before, 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.

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

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    Comments

    1. fortapache fortapache, 3 years ago
      Quite appropriate for the season.
    2. vintagelamp vintagelamp, 3 years ago
      Terrific! Love these bunnies!
    3. Newfld Newfld, 3 years ago
      Wonderful group of bronze Easter rabbits with baskets, such craftmanship from four different makers! Thank you for the info about the tradition starting in Germany, such a great idea for making children smile
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      fortapache,
      Thanks!! Yes, I too thought it was appropriate for the season.
    5. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      vintagelamp,
      Thanks so much!!!! Glad you like them.
    6. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Jenni,
      Thanks very much!! It's always been interesting to me that not only did the Easter basket originate from Germany, but so did the Christmas tree we all know so well today.
    7. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Dave,
      BHIFOS,
      Vynil,
      Watchsearcher,
      fortapache,
      vintagelamp,
      Phil,
      Searching1,
      vcal
      and
      Jenni
      Many thanks to you all for the loves, wonderful comments and for taking time to stop in!!
    8. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Mary,
      Thanks so very much for the kind comment!!
    9. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Mary,
      Alfie,
      BB2
      and
      Phil
      Thanks you all very much for the loves, comments and for stopping in!!
    10. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Kevin
      and
      rancherswife
      Many thanks to you both for the loves and for stopping in!!
    11. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      clockerman,
      Many thanks for the love and for stopping in!!
    12. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      EZa,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    13. Mrstyndall Mrstyndall, 3 years ago
      These are so cute!
    14. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Mrstyndall,
      Thanks so very much!! Glad you like them.
    15. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      kivatinitz
      and
      Mrstyndall
      Thank you both so very much for the loves, comment and for stopping in!!
    16. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Trey,
      Many thanks for the love and for stopping in!!
    17. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Pat,
      Thank you so very much for the love and for dropping in!!
    18. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      GianaMZ,
      Thanks very much for the love and for stopping in!!
    19. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      rancherswife,
      aura
      and
      sherrilou
      Thank you all very much for the loves and for stopping in!
    20. jscott0363 jscott0363, 3 years ago
      Well, thank you so very much Eileen!! The two larger ones carry the higher value as they are the oldest, dating into the late 1800's. Interesting how the Easter basket and Christmas tree traditions both came to us from Germany.
    21. mcheconi mcheconi, 10 months ago
      these are so cool! and they have lots of baskets to collect lots of eggs! the sculpture and casting are excellent too. do you still have them?
    22. jscott0363 jscott0363, 10 months ago
      mcheconi,
      Thanks very much!! Yes, I have all four of them and even a couple of reproductions. Thanks also for the love and for stopping in!!!

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