Quaich

ABDUA:18083

Drinking-cup, quaich, in wood with three side handles, ornamented with mountings in silver and inscriptions in Gaelic [debased celtic & linear design, handle mount decoration: pair of clasping hands] Translation of inscription, on handles: Prosperity to the man who never deserts his companion Put it round Love and fellowship Translation of inscription on bottom: The man who never deserts his friend or his foe

The object was included in the 'Rebels with a Cause' exhibition shown initially at Holyrood (Scottish Parliament), Oct 2010 - Jan 2011, then later at the New Library, University of Aberdeen, Nov 2011- Mar 2012 (opening exhibition). The exhibition featured items from Marischal Museum and Special Collections.

On inner base plate: A M fearnach cuir cul richaraid no ri nambaid On the handles/lug plates: Slainte n fearnach trieg a choumpanach;Graidh agus commun,ma'ng Cuirt e

"Scottish quaich, 18th century. 'A celebrated quaich which was given me under certain restrictions which I cannot well break. It was rescued from the flames of a castle that was burnt down in the rebellion of Forty-Five. A most capacious vehicle holding nearly two quarts and of course not calculated for spiritous liquors. Three lugs and inscriptions on each are curious memorials and the bottom has a sliver plate with the following inscription in Gaelic - May he never turn his back on friend or foe. It is curiously hooped round with bog wood and the supposed scions of the house of Stewart used to empty it at a draft of my strongest ale.' Quotation from the journals of Dr Robert Wilson (1787-1871)."

Author: Hunt,Charles Date: 1982 Purpose: Robert.Wilson A.Man.of.the.World - Exhibition.Cata

wood, metal, silver

Wilson, Dr Robert

1730-1760

H: 117 mm Dia: 235 mm

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland,