What is the function of this metal bunny with brass insert?

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  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hello! Found a new auction house and picked up some nice pieces recently (mostly Bohemian art glass) :). I'm hoping you can help me with possible age and function of this metal rabbit. There is one brass insert and another smaller insert is missing. It was sold as an inkwell but I'm not sure? Any idea what the metal is (not magnetic)? No markings that I can see. It measures 8"L x 3"H x 6"W. Thanks as always!
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    Elen Beattie, Dec 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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  2. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    With the two compartments, possibly for matchsticks and cigarettes.
     
    Roaring20s, Dec 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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    Debora, Dec 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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  4. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Ohh, that one looks like it might have a third compartment above its tail?
     
    Elen Beattie, Dec 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It does, doesn't it. Don't think that's an inkwell and doubtful it's a cigarette holder too. A bit early for that, I'd think. But, on the other hand, what else could it be?

    Debora
     
    Debora, Dec 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    A striker patch for the matches?
     
    Bronwen, Dec 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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  7. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Roaring20s, Dec 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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  8. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Elen Beattie, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Ditto!

    Debora
     
    Debora, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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  10. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Guess Elen's is for someone who prefers to drink alone.
     
    Bronwen, Dec 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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  11. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    There's no reason that this is not a companion bunny for smoking.
     
    Roaring20s, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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  12. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

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    Marote, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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  13. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Good super-sleuthing!! It must be quite a small bottle as the brass insert isn't very large.
     
    Elen Beattie, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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  14. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Lucille.b, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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  15. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

    Ha Ha! Who put that there?
     
    Roaring20s, Dec 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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  16. glassluv

    glassluv Well-Known Member

    Whisky bottle and shot glass holder in a metal bunny!
    What a great thing you you've found there!
     
    glassluv, Dec 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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  17. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Which is why yours was only made for one drinker.:joyful:
     
    Any Jewelry, Dec 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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  18. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Thank you! I wouldn't have guessed that was what it was for :D
     
    Elen Beattie, Dec 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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