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A quaich is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel. This is a detail of a large pewter quaich dating from the late 18th century. The detail shows the inscription 'AA. DUNFERMLINE', made by a former owner on one of the vessel's side handles.

Large pewter quaich with side handles, inscribed `AA. DUNFERMLINE', `I H' and `R WELLWOOD', 18th century

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

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-195-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MET 2
• Date: 18th century
  Late 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: A.A. DUNFERMLINE / I H / R WELLWOOD
  Quaich
  
• Dimensions: 4.80" D
  
• What: Quaich
  
• Subject: Pewter (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: R. Wellwood
  
• Where: Scotland, Fife, Dunfermline
  
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