Vintage Wirework Egg Basket / Bowl with Collapsible Sides toy substructure I found my first Lantz

I found my first Lantz mushroom piece a number of months ago and have been on the lookout ever since

Japanese and dating from the 20s or 30s

and as perfect little pedestals for displaying other little things

” I think it’s a vintage tobacco jar

thinner and crackled in others

Vintage Wirework Egg Basket / Bowl with Collapsible Sides toy substructure I found my first LantzI 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