Quaich (detail) (2 of 2)

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 inscriptions 'I H' and 'R WELLWOOD', made by former owners 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:	000-190-002-196-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MET 2
Date:	18th century Late 18th century
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: A.A. DUNFERMLINE / I H / R WELLWOOD
Dimensions:	4.80" D
What:	Quaich
Subject:	Pewter (NMAS Classification)
Who:	R. Wellwood
Where:	Scotland, Fife, Dunfermline
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