About 8" wide and thought to date from the forties or thereabouts. Handle is held in only by pressure, there is further inside the handle stem some threads so apparently you can get a handle to screw in semi-permanently. This one was made for easy storage. Also makes for easier shipping which will be to USA only and in a Flat Rate Priority Envelope. It works fine and is the most economical option, plus is insured. Oval ones are not so common as the rectangular ones it appears so act now.