Scottish Provincial Silver Quaich, Inverness 1800

Scottish provincial silver quaich Inverness 1800 Alexander Stweart
Scottish provincial silver quaich Inverness 1800 Alexander Stweart DSCN7459 DSCN7460 DSCN7463

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Quaich - 2-handled - Inverness circa 1800 by Alexander Stewart - 12.3cm wide; 7.6cm diameter; 77g - BK/2825

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This is an extremely rare Scottish silver quaich made in the provincial town of Inverness by Alexander Stewart circa 1800.

Taking the usual form with a circular bowl and two lug handles, this good-sized quaich has clear "INS" for Inverness and "A.S" maker's mark to the underside, in addition to two "A"'s. A pair of engraved initials are located to the top of both handles, suggesting this quaich was aptly given as a wedding present. The condition is excellent with nothing negative to report.

A quaich is an ancient Scottish drinking vessel traditionally used to drink whisky and often passed between two people with both holding the handles and taking a sup from opposite sides of the bowl.