Collapsible Wire Mesh Egg / Market Basket backstrap loom An lip of grout around

An lip of grout around edges as pictured

These were made as teaching toys

and is in excellent vintage condition

I don't know who BL is or was

with one small rough area on the top and a small mark at the center of the top which almost looks like it was once a small monogram

Collapsible Wire Mesh Egg / Market Basket backstrap loom An lip of grout aroundThese sorts of charming wire mesh baskets are perfect for taking to the farmer's market for use carrying things like berries, cheeses, and other things one doesn't want to get crushed inside the big market bag you are carrying on your shoulder! And of course if you are lucky enough to have a chicken coop, they are perfect for gathering eggs. Or carry it as you forage for mushrooms! Plus you can use it as a strainer for washing (and drying) said