Maker, age and purpose please

[rhawes]

I think I have established that this item is EPNS but would appreciate knowing maker and age if at all possible. Also what was it used for?

[dmay]

Can you tell us the dimensions, in particular the length of the basket's bowl? It's difficult to tell the size of the item from your picture.

[rhawes]

Sorry should have included dimensions in original post.

Bowl is 10 inches long by 7 inches wide.