A 17th century German parcel-gilt silver two-handled wine taster

A 17th century German parcel-gilt silver two-handled wine taster,

maker's mark PH conjoined, also marked with a W in a heart shaped punch with a pellet below,

lobed circular form, embossed with foliate decoration, scroll handles, gilded bowl and border, scratch initialled 'S.W', length handle to handle 15.8cm, approx. weight 2.2oz.

Provenance: Paul Bennett, Olympia Antiques Fair, London, 3 March 2005.