Quaich

A quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel. This pewter example is dated 1671.

The quaich has a circular bowl with very slightly everted lip and projecting handles. The date is scratched on one handle, the owner's initials 'I.L.' on the other.

Quaichs are usually made of wood or silver; pewter quaichs such as this are rare.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-470-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1957.302
Date:	1671 Late 17th century
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: Handle: 1671; handle: I.L.
Dimensions:	58 mm H x 213 mm W
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Description:	Pewter quaich with a circular bowl with very slightly everted lip and projecting handles of typical opex form, with "1671" and "I.L." scratched one on each handle, Scottish, late 17th century
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