Rabbit Candy Container Composition with Pewter Plate Gathering

This unique rabbit candy container may be of the smaller variety but is certainly big on presence. Mr. Rabbit is very happy sitting on a pewter plate laden with Prairie grass and brightly colored candy which is also included. Even though this rabbit is not marked my instincts tell me he may be of German descent. This smaller size is harder to find compared to the larger versions. I am not certain how old this piece is but considering the wear and style my best guess is from the 1930’s to 1940’s. Mr. Rabbit has a classic air brushing style applied in black to the edge of his ears as well as his tail. I detect a hint of light flocking over his composition body. His front legs and paws are intact and seem to beckon a sweet gestured posture. His eyes are not made of glass and I am unfamiliar with the material used but may have been painted due to the wear on the right eye as referenced in image 22. Mr. Rabbits body has areas of tan that seem to be mixed in with a sorrel hue which adds dime