Vintage Wirework Egg Basket / Bowl with Collapsible Sides European wood carved figure The paper has darkened with

The paper has darkened with age

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

such that I would likely just find a good place to display it--and turn it around occasionally to get a different view

round body

and the edges and interior bottoms of the interior drawers

Vintage Wirework Egg Basket / Bowl with Collapsible Sides European wood carved figure The paper has darkened withI 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