Vintage Silver Quaich by Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh

A medium sized silver quaich of traditional form, with a shallow bowl and two lugs sporting downward turning ends on a simple foot rim. The base is stamped ‘WILSON & SHARP LTD, EDINBURGH’, with hallmarks for sterling silver [925], Edinburgh, 1925.

Quaichs are a uniquely Scottish drinking vessel with the name coming from the Gaelic cuach, meaning cup. Originally produced in wood, they were often made with staves which were then bound with withies (strips of willow) with the handles carved as an extension the stave, or they were simply turned on a lathe. During the mid-17th century, silversmiths turned their skills towards the wooden quaich and began adding silver mounts in the form of rims, feet, and fitted plates to the tops of the handles or the centre of the bowl. By the 1660s, silversmiths were making quaichs entirely of silver. The popularity of the quaich continues today.

Condition:

In excellent condition.

Dimensions:

Length across handles 15.2cm

Diameter of bowl 9.8cm

Height 4.3cm

Weight 132.2g