Silver quaich made in Edinburgh

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Quaich
  
• 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
  
• Event:
• 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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