Lot 140
A Georgian Scottish mounted staved wooden quaich,
Auction: 29 March 2006 at 12:00 BST
£455
Description
unmarked, alternately composed of staves of rosewood and boxwood beneath a dark stained wooden rim with curved integral handles, mounted with three plain bands, with central applied circular disc inscribed SCUAB AS'E within a foliate engraved border
Dimensions
Width across lugs 16cm
Footnote
The Gaelic motto SGUAB AS'E translates as SWEEP IT OFF, meaning DRINK UP.