Vintage Silver Quaich by Maxwell, Aylwin & Co., London

A medium sized silver quaich with a shallow bowl and two flat handles decorated with roses on a simple foot rim. The foot is stamped with hallmarks for sterling silver [925], Maxwell, Aylwin & Co. [MA&Co.], London, 2002.

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:

Excellent condition with some minor surface scratches to the interior of the bowl and a little patination in some areas.

Dimensions:

Length across handles 16.3cm

Diameter of bowl 10.7cm

Height 3.8cm

Weight 181.8g