Antique Scottish Quaich - Friendship Bowl

Name: Antique Scottish Quaich - Friendship Bowl
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1069259
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

A 19th century Scottish quaich of small size. These drinking vessels were shallow in form and usually have two lugs or handles. They were used for drinking whisky and brandy from and were often used for celebrations. Note that these wonderful Scottish drinking vessels were often used in the family context and are therefore small. you just took a sip and passed it on.

It measures 10cm incl the handles w.

This piece has a good colour and patina , the inside has a nice crusty finish from use which is very nice to see. Slight wear to one of the lugs.

The word quaich comes from Cuach which is the Gaelic word for cup.

Scotland’s cup of friendship, invented in the Scottish Highlands, has been used throughout the centuries to offer a welcoming drink in the form of whisky at clan gatherings and family occasions as well as to greet friends and visitors.

At weddings the Quaich is seen as a symbol of the shared love between a wedding couple and in christenings it is offered as a drink to the health of the child.

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1069259

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

“

Note that these wonderful Scottish drinking vessels were often used in the family context and are therefore small.

Opus Antiques

you just took a sip and passed it on.

fig 1. Antique Scottish Quaich - friendship bowl — fig 1. Antique Scottish Quaich - Friendship Bowl

It measures 10cm incl the handles w.

This piece has a good colour and patina , the inside has a nice crusty finish from use which is very nice to see. Slight wear to one of the lugs.

The word quaich comes from Cuach which is the Gaelic word for cup.

fig 2. Antique Scottish Quaich - friendship bowl — fig 2. Antique Scottish Quaich - Friendship Bowl

Scotland’s cup of friendship, invented in the Scottish Highlands, has been used throughout the centuries to offer a welcoming drink in the form of whisky at clan gatherings and family occasions as well as to greet friends and visitors.

At weddings the Quaich is seen as a symbol of the shared love between a wedding couple and in christenings it is offered as a drink to the health of the child.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1069259

About the Dealer

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Opus Antiques Profile Page

PDF