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Antique Scottish Quaich - Friendship Bowl

19th century
Sold 3 December 2024 · Opus Antiques
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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. 

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Quaich to the 19th Century.

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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.
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 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. A small, dark brown antique wooden quaich with two opposing lug handles sits on a neutral surface.
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. A small, dark brown antique wooden quaich with two opposing lug handles sits on a neutral surface.
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 Antique Wooden Quaich to the 19th Century.

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SA1069259
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A small, dark brown antique wooden quaich with two opposing lug handles sits on a neutral surface.
Antique Scottish Quaich - friendship bowl
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A small, dark brown antique wooden quaich with two opposing lug handles sits on a neutral surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Folk Art
  • MaterialWood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTwin lug handles, Circular bowl, Turned wood foot

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A quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel, originating in the Highlands, historically used as a welcoming cup or token of friendship offered to guests.

Traditional quaichs are crafted from wood, such as staved oak, laburnum, or fruitwood, though silver, pewter, and horn examples also exist from later periods.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit traditional staved or turned construction with two opposing flat handles, showing natural wear, patination, and tool marks consistent with age.

A quaich functions well as a decorative tabletop object on a bookshelf or mantelpiece, adding historical texture and a conversational focal point to a room.

Antique wooden vessels should be kept away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, requiring only occasional dusting with a dry cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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