W.M.F.M. Bowl

I have this small what looks like a basket bowl, it is marked W.M.F.M. which I know means the base metal is Brass - Anybody know the age of the Bowl - Got to admit it reminds me of a cauldron - I am guessing it was made for sweets or something similar. Be good to know the value of it in case I decide to sell it. Any information gratefully received