An early 20th century silver quaich and matching paten dish, plain circular form, fine gadroon borders, the quaich with traditional shaped and pierced handles. Total weight 500gms. Diameters 135 and 7.68 in.
- Quaich - A quaich is a drinking cup, originating in the Scottish Highlands. It is in the form of a wide, shallow bowl and has two or three handles projecting from the upper section and sometimes has a circular foot. Small quaiches were for individual use, while the larger, ornate variety were used for communal drinking at ceremonies. The word quaich is derived from the Gaelic word cuach, meaning cup. A porringer is a similar vessel, but usually has only a single handle.
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