Anton Reiche Walking Rabbit Chalkware
Catalog #R210 — Hand-painted Folk Art
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The Artistry
R210 Anton Reiche Walking Rabbit is a pure expression of traditional German moldwork—simple, elegant, and quietly powerful. Measuring 6 inches wide, it is hand-cast in chalkware from an antique chocolate mold attributed to Anton Reiche (Dresden, Germany), a name synonymous with exceptional detail.
To honor the historic character of the original mold, I use hand-mixed colors and a layered antiquing process to create a soft, time-stained patina that lets the relief and silhouette do the work. The result is a rabbit with the calm dignity of a true antique—made for collectors who prefer restraint over novelty.
Styling Ideas
R210 displays beautifully in early American interiors—on a mantel with ironstone, tucked into a cupboard with stoneware, or styled with dried herbs and old books for a warm primitive vignette.
Product Details:
Bittersweet House Folk Art preserves the character of antique confectionery molds by translating them into chalkware. Each piece is individually
hand-cast and hand-painted, then signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom:
Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.