Rare Spherical Egg Sells for $542 at Auction, Proceeds Donated to Devon Rape Crisis Charity

A remarkably rare, perfectly spherical hen's egg fetched $542 at auction, exceeding all expectations. Discovered by egg processor Ali Greene at Fenton Farm Eggs in Devon, the "one-in-a-billion" find was auctioned at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood Auctioneers in Exeter on March 18. The unusual egg, distinguished by its unique round shape, sparked a bidding war among collectors. All proceeds from the sale were donated to the Devon Rape Crisis charity, leaving the seller "egg-static" with the outcome.