Wedding Vow Quaich

This medium pewter quaich is embossed with Celtic designs on handles, a Celtic love knot and wording "TO HAVE AND TO HOLD" inside the bowl. Plus a raised Celtic knotwork border around the bowls edge just below the lip
Bowl rim diameter: 2 ¾”, Width (incl. Handles): 5”, Height: 1 ½“

The Legend of the Quaich or Loving Cup
This two-handled cup was traditionally used during wedding feasts to symbolize sharing between the newly wedded couple

The Scottish Quaich originated from the Gaelic word “cuach” meaning “shallow cup”.  Pronounced “quake”, the Quaich is an ancient vessel used to celebrate a bond between two clans or families, each partaking of the offered drink.
 Presented using both hands, the recipient must receive it with both hands.  In earlier days this method of giving and receiving insured the safety of each warrior as neither could hide a weapon with a hidden hand.

Continuing the tradition, the quaich is still serving its purpose today, uniting friends and the two families in the Celtic wedding ceremony, or at the reception following.

Caution: this item is NOT dishwasher safe.  High temperatures and cleaning agents will damage the pewter.