This is a serving dish with a removable handle on the cover. It also has a footed serving tray that fits inside with two handles and what I think are indentations that catch juices from meat.
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silverplate
Distinguishing marks
BSCEP in squares NS 5356A below, plus a tiny 5-petal "flower" off to one side
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
apprx. 11 1/2" x 9" x 3 1/5" (not including handle)
Date Period
1890-1920 (?)
Weight
approx. 3.5 lbs
History
Inherited from aunt who died in the late 70s (she was probably 70 years old)