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A wonderfully charming circa 1950s plush rabbit music box attributed to Gund/J. Swedlin, dressed in a bright red felt vest and jaunty red hat with a turquoise necktie. Wind the mechanism to hear it play “Rock-a-Bye Baby.” With long upright ears, oversized feet, whiskers, and wonderfully expressive styling, this early plush character has fantastic midcentury charm.
Condition
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear, including discoloration and wear to the feet and light wear to the plush and felt clothing. Music box is currently working and plays “Rock-a-Bye Baby.” Original manufacturer's tag is no longer present. Please review photos closely.
Measurements
Approximately 12" tall with ears fully extended.
Material
Plush/faux fur, felt, fabric and mixed materials
Era
Circa 1950s
Origin
United States
Styling Notes
A fantastic collectible for lovers of early Gund toys, vintage rabbits, mechanical music boxes, and slightly peculiar midcentury characters. He has exactly the sort of personality that makes old toys so much fun to display.
Additional Notes
Attributed to Gund Mfg. Co./J. Swedlin Inc. based on comparison with an identical example retaining its Brooklyn, New York manufacturer's label. This example is untagged, so attribution is not guaranteed. Working music-box mechanism plays “Rock-a-Bye Baby.”
A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.
