Silver quaich made in Edinburgh

A quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel. This silver example, dated 1915-6, was made in Edinburgh by Hamilton & Inches.

The 'beaten' surfaces on the quaich are common in Art and Crafts' inspired designs. The quaich sides are decorated with a row of twelve relief whorls.

Hamilton & Inches was founded by James Hamilton and his nephew Robert Kirk Inches. Their first shop was at 90A Princes Street and was primarily a retailing establishment. Robert Inches became an important public figure, and was clockmaker to the King.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-137-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MEQ 1335
Date:	1915 - 1916 1915-6
Material:	Silver. Inscription: H&I [script]; thistle; castle [Edinburgh]; I [in a shaped punch]; HAMILTON & INCHES / EDINBURGH
Dimensions:	97 mm H x 282 mm W x 100 mm Dia (base); 204 mm Dia (rim)
What:	Quaich
Subject:	Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description:	Large, two-lugged silver quaich with beaten sides decorated with a row of twelve relief whorls, by Hamilton and Inches, Edinburgh, 1915 - 1916
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