What is a quaich?<\/h2>\n\nA quaich is a small, shallow circular dish or bowl, with between two and four protruding handles, or lugs. The word literally comes from the translation of \u2018cup\u2019 in Gaelic, cuach<\/em>. Some historians believe that the form may show an influence from the porringer or the mazer, both larger drinking vessels. However neither of these had handles.<\/p>\nWhat were quaichs used for?<\/h2>\n
The quaich was known as a \u2018cup of friendship\u2019, used as a vessel to share a dram of whisky. It would be passed around, just by friends, or at special occasions, clan gatherings or military engagements. Although most commonly found in Scotland, examples have also been found in Ireland. The majority of theories suggest that they emerged in the 16th century in The Highlands of Scotland, before making their way to the main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.<\/p>\n
You might also like<\/strong>\u00a0what is a loving cup?<\/a><\/p>\nWhat were quaichs made of?<\/h2>\n
The earliest plainer examples were commonly made out of wood, turned on a lathe, out of one piece of wood.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> This example is slightly larger than average, with four lugs, which indicates it was most likely used for social drinking. It is made out of beech, of simple design, with just some incised detail as decoration, but with a lovely deep colour. Sold by Mark Seabrook Antiques<\/a>.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nAnother technique was when the quaich was constructed out of sections of timber, secured tightly together with bands often made out of willow around the circumference, to make the vessel watertight. This is known as staved, and gave the opportunity for the woodworker to use opposing coloured timbers, resulting in an attractive design, like the quaich pictured below. Typical woods used might be alder and laburnum, emphasising the difference in colour and grain.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Quaich with staved technique sold by Lyon & Turnbull<\/a>. The contrasting timbers are made of fruitwood and oak, with an ebony rim.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nOther embellishments included incorporating a Celtic knot or clan crest in the design. Or the inclusion of a silver<\/a> rim around the rim, a silver disc at the base of the vessel or, following on from this, in the 17th century, quaichs were seen made entirely out of silver. The lugs were used to make it easier to hand round the quaich in a social setting, and using both hands became a symbol of trust. If both hands were holding the quaich, it would be harder for either of the drinkers to draw a weapon\u2026<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> A silver quaich dating to the third quarter of the 18th century. It was made in Inverness by an early Scottish maker, Thomas Borthwick, whose pieces are much sought after by collectors. The quaich was sold by Lyon & Turnbull<\/a>.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\nIs there a link with Bonnie Prince Charlie?<\/h2>\n
A well-known legend is that when Bonnie Prince Charlie travelled from Edinburgh to Derby with the Scottish army in the 1740s, he carried with him a glass-bottomed quaich, so that he and his regiment could keep an eye on their drinking companions.<\/p>\n
Tradition has it that at military dinners, the piper was given a dram of whisky in a quaich at the end of his performance. He would first toast the head table, followed by the company, then drink the dram, turn the quaich upside down and kiss the base, before marching out of the room!<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> An early example \u2013 the date has been engraved on the underside, a rare feature. It shows the combination of a laburnum body and silver banding incised with wrigglework. It also shows good signs of wear and patination. Sold by Mark Seabrook Antiques<\/a>.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow much do quaichs sell for?<\/h2>\n
The market for quaichs can vary enormously. Simply designed wooden quaichs can sell for low hundreds. Whereas a silver quaich, with a good provenance, can make thousands. Rarity, age and condition also play their part in market value. They can regularly be seen at auction<\/a>, antiques fairs<\/a> and are sold by dealers specialising in treen, or wooden antiques<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n
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A quaich is a small, shallow circular dish or bowl, with between two and four protruding handles, or lugs. The word literally comes from the translation of \u2018cup\u2019 in Gaelic, cuach<\/em>. Some historians believe that the form may show an influence from the porringer or the mazer, both larger drinking vessels. However neither of these had handles.<\/p>\n The quaich was known as a \u2018cup of friendship\u2019, used as a vessel to share a dram of whisky. It would be passed around, just by friends, or at special occasions, clan gatherings or military engagements. Although most commonly found in Scotland, examples have also been found in Ireland. The majority of theories suggest that they emerged in the 16th century in The Highlands of Scotland, before making their way to the main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.<\/p>\n You might also like<\/strong>\u00a0what is a loving cup?<\/a><\/p>\n The earliest plainer examples were commonly made out of wood, turned on a lathe, out of one piece of wood.<\/p>\n Another technique was when the quaich was constructed out of sections of timber, secured tightly together with bands often made out of willow around the circumference, to make the vessel watertight. This is known as staved, and gave the opportunity for the woodworker to use opposing coloured timbers, resulting in an attractive design, like the quaich pictured below. Typical woods used might be alder and laburnum, emphasising the difference in colour and grain.<\/p>\n Other embellishments included incorporating a Celtic knot or clan crest in the design. Or the inclusion of a silver<\/a> rim around the rim, a silver disc at the base of the vessel or, following on from this, in the 17th century, quaichs were seen made entirely out of silver. The lugs were used to make it easier to hand round the quaich in a social setting, and using both hands became a symbol of trust. If both hands were holding the quaich, it would be harder for either of the drinkers to draw a weapon\u2026<\/p>\n A well-known legend is that when Bonnie Prince Charlie travelled from Edinburgh to Derby with the Scottish army in the 1740s, he carried with him a glass-bottomed quaich, so that he and his regiment could keep an eye on their drinking companions.<\/p>\n Tradition has it that at military dinners, the piper was given a dram of whisky in a quaich at the end of his performance. He would first toast the head table, followed by the company, then drink the dram, turn the quaich upside down and kiss the base, before marching out of the room!<\/p>\n The market for quaichs can vary enormously. Simply designed wooden quaichs can sell for low hundreds. Whereas a silver quaich, with a good provenance, can make thousands. Rarity, age and condition also play their part in market value. They can regularly be seen at auction<\/a>, antiques fairs<\/a> and are sold by dealers specialising in treen, or wooden antiques<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n By Katie Hannah Published: Friday, 06 January 2023 at 12:00 am What is a quaich? A quaich is a small, shallow circular dish or bowl, with between two and four protruding handles, or lugs. The word literally comes from the translation of \u2018cup\u2019 in Gaelic, cuach. 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What were quaichs made of?<\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>How much do quaichs sell for?<\/h2>\n
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