A series of similarly designed German composition candy containers was produced during the early 1920s to which this example belongs. Some incorporated metal strips enabling a head to nod but most didn’t. (Refer to page 85 to see several others.) The blue looks quite bright making me wonder if it may have been repainted, so be sure to ask the seller to comment. I like the seller’s description - to the point without a lot of needless verbiage.
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VINTAGE GERMAN MADE HALLOWEEN CANDY HOLDER
Although started at a reasonable price, unlike too many of the listings in the Vintage Halloween category, this German composition candy container has some issues. The twig broom that originally was present is missing as is the brim of her pointed hat. The brooms have been reproduced and should be easy to obtain but repairing the hat will require a level of restorative skill that certainly eludes me.