Vintage Wirework Egg Basket / Bowl with Collapsible Sides European wood carved figure round body

round body

Each measures approximately 6 5/8" x 4 3/4" x 1 1/8"

with what appear to me to be iron plates wrapping around the sides

The paper has darkened with age

the chain with loop is 4 3/4" long

Vintage Wirework Egg Basket / Bowl with Collapsible Sides European wood carved figure round bodyI think these sorts of wire baskets are pretty brilliant great looking and useful for all sorts of things, and then they collapse flat to store when not needed. The sides on this one can been positioned fully upright to form a tight bowl, or angled more outwardly to accommodate whatever one might want to put in it. Perfect on the counter filled with fresh fruit or veggies, and of course ideal for fresh eggs! 12 1 2" across when flat; sides raise to 4