Antique Hand Carved Amish Folk Stained Wood Wooden Collapsible Apple Basket

Not to be confused with today's cheap knock-offs avaliable from overseas, offered is this darling vintage apple basket in thick solid wood (likely oak) in folksy Country Kitchen Amish Made wood. Cottage style. Approx 1970s-1980's 11X 11 X 11 to fit nicely in a corner. Operation: To close: Gently lift handle slightly so the sides come up off the cross bar stand, and move handle downward. To open: this part is important so the wood carved side is not stressed unnecessarily - gently press down on the center of the basket (middle of apple) to open thoroughly, which will lift the handles off the crossbar (otherwise can't lift the handle) and THEN lift the handle. Once handle is in places snugly upright, the basket locks into the Open position.