958 Britannia Silver Quaich Bowls (PJ)
Price range: £274.75 through £475.15
A Quaich bowl is a traditional Scottish drinking vessel with two handles.
Some say it is a Loving Cup as each partner can hold one handle. Others say traditionally it needs both hands to hold it when offering a drink so neither the giver nor the receiver can conceal a knife or dagger in their hands. Whichever explanation you prefer this delightful highly polished 958 Britannia Silver Quaich and carries the special collector’s Jubilee Hallmark authorised by HM The Queen Elizabeth ll’s Assay Master becoming a commemorative gift of love & trust. Available in 3 sizes and 2 finishes – high mirror polished plain or sparkling hand hammered to commemorate a sparkling occasion – the choice is yours.
Key Features
- Material – exclusive 958 Britannia Silver
- Various sizes and finishes available.
- Has the collectors Jubilee hallmark
- Made & hallmarked in Sheffield, England
- Ideal Gift Choice
Symbolism of the Quaich
The Quaich—a shallow, two‑handled drinking cup—has long been regarded as a symbol of friendship, unity, and trust in Scottish culture.
1. Friendship & Hospitality
Traditionally used to share whisky or warm drinks with guests, the Quaich represents open‑hearted hospitality. Offering a Quaich to someone is a gesture of welcome, respect, and shared companionship.
2. Unity & Partnership
Its two handles are often interpreted as a sign of togetherness. Each person holds a handle, reinforcing the idea that the drink—and the moment—is shared equally. For this reason, Quaiches are popular at weddings to symbolise the joining of two lives.
3. Trust & Honesty
Historically, because the Quaich must be held with both hands, neither giver nor receiver could conceal a weapon. This gave rise to its association with mutual trust, peace, and honourable intent.
4. Heritage & Continuity
The Quaich is a vessel steeped in centuries of Scottish history. Giving or using one connects individuals to a long-standing tradition of community, kinship, and cultural pride.
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Same Day Engraving
On weekdays our aim is to complete engraving and despatch within 24 hours of receipt of an order. During very busy periods this can get extended.
UK Next Day Delivery
Orders received before 10:00am can be booked for “Next Day Delivery” at check-out for a £7.50 surcharge. Then your order will be engraved if required and despatched for guaranteed delivery by 1pm the following day, (this does not include Saturday delivery). We do not engrave or despatch orders at the weekend.
As our goods are high quality/value we require a signature on delivery of your order, so please have it delivered to an address where some-one is available to sign for the delivery. Thank you.
*Please note, we are unable to accept returns of engraved items (except, in the case of damaged goods or engraving errors).
UK Delivery only
We offer FREE delivery to the UK Mainland on all orders over £80 and a “charge for” service to the Scottish Islands, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. We aim to offer Fast Delivery to the most of the UK, however some areas such as Scottish Grampian & Highlands, Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey can be a 3-5 day service.
Where possible we aim to despatch same-day via either our 24 hour Courier Service or Royal Mail’s First Class Recorded service. If your purchase is in stock and we receive your order by 9am we will endeavour to despatch your order that day (excluding Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays).
Royal Mail’s First Class service however DOES NOT GUARANTEE next day delivery – if your order is urgent we recommend using “Next Day” delivery.
If you require NEXT DAY Delivery, please select this service in the Shopping Cart – Shipping Method.
Please do call us if you need your gift or cutlery urgently and we will do our utmost to help. 0114 272 3518.
For your security, your package must be signed for on delivery. If there is nobody at your delivery address to sign for your parcel, the delivery driver will leave you a note and the parcel will be held for collection at your local delivery depot, post office or sorting office, subject to which service we are using. The parcel will be held for seven days before being returned to us.
Returns Policy
All goods purchased from AsserGerrad may be returned for refund, exchange or replacement within 14 calendar days from receipt of delivery*. Before sending the parcel back to us, please contact us for a Returns Authorisation Number. You will be asked for the reason for the return including whether you will prefer a refund or exchange, plus whether the item has been used.
Please refer to our Refunds & Returns page here for full details.
*“14 calendar days from receipt of delivery” shall be defined as the date from when your shipment is received by you, being the date of signature that the package is received by you.
| Finish | Plain, Hammered |
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| Size | 3", 3.5", 4" |
