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A George V silver quaich, of classic form, made and retailed by Brook & Son,
87 George Street, Edinburgh, assayed in Sheffield 1912, length 14.6cm, sold

The earliest silver quaichs often mimic the detailing of wooden examples and show the timber construction as engraved details. Although this example is 20th.century, it is hand made and is based on silver prototypes from the 17th or early 18th.centuries. It has many authentic constructional features such as hollow handles (lugs), out-turned rim and a 'squared' foot ring.

 

 

This Scottish silver quaich could be exported: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa...