S/1164 19th Century Fruitwood Quaich

A fine small 19th century pole-lathed turned fruitwood quaich, with a silver base plate inscribed: 'The Duchess of Athole to her nephew Baron Poellinitz Dunkeld 1840'. The whole has a lovely rich colour and retains a patination.

Illustrated in 'Treen for the Table' by J. levi on page 80.

Sold 4 in. (10 cm.) Wide
1¼ in. (3 cm.) High
2¾ in. (7 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1840