Antique French Egg collecting Basket, Metal, Round Orb Sphere,Farmhouse, Cottage

What a great piece of farm living! I've only found a couple on the www, so to say she's rare, she's rare. Likely original use was for egg collection. Top closes for secure carries. Double duty as a counter top basket holding those gorgeous collected eggs, or gathered fruits. Perfect now as a vintage/antique french country farmhouse kitchen decor, or continue to use as intended! *Measurements are approx: When opened (with handles at sides): 5 7/8" tall by 15" wide. When closed (handles being held at top in pix--no locking device for it to stay in place closed) 12.75" tall by 10" wide. **Good overall condition. Aged/wear to metal; expected for something that's gathered eggs for many years. No major damage detected. ***Oh...eggs in pix, not included. By the way, that's 2 dozen, so she's a roomy basket.