For something a bit more special, these make a unique gift. Finely turned with hallmarked silver rims, mazers are recreations of magnificent Medieval drinking bowls. Quaichs, which are smaller and with two little handles, were traditionally used for drinking whisky. I have been working with Sheffield silversmith Owen Waterhouse to produce them and we have traveled around many museums studying originals to perfect them. There are many quaichs on the market few of which have the beauty or feel of the originals. I aim to make quaichs that will still be treasured in 100 years.
Quaich
The word quaich is Scottish, derived from the Gaelic word ‘cuach’ meaning cup. With the two handles making them perfect for sharing a toast, they have long been recognised as a cup of love and friendship and are a traditional christening or wedding gift. They also make an ideal present for the whisky drinker in your life. Read more on the history of the quaich
here
All approx 3.5" diameter (excluding handles)
Alder quaichs £45
Cherry quaichs just a few of these with very nice movement in the rim £50
A fine sycamore quaich with hallmarked silver rim £165
Traditional mazer
approx 5" diameter :: £225
This
one is based on some simple but beautiful 14th century mazers in the
Museum of Canterbury, made from straight-grained sycamore with a
hallmarked silver rim.
Laburnum mazer
approx 5" diameter :: £225
This
one is also based on some 14th century ones from the Museum of
Canterbury, but made from laburnum; the dark wood providing a beautiful
contrast to the hallmarked silver rim.
Deep-rimmed mazer
approx 6" diameter :: Sold and given as a gift to Dr Rowan Williams, I can't think of a better home for a special rowan mazer.
This is our most splendid mazer to date, its magnificent burr rowan bowl contrasting nicely with the deep, heavy rim in a style that became popular in the 15th and 16th centuries. Polishing it gives me great pleasure. Some of the originals had inscriptions around the rim so this would make an ideal presentation gift for a special occasion.
Large mazer and bur maple mazer
approx 5" and 7" diameter
The mazer on the left and below is burr maple.SOLD
This wonderful large sycamore mazer is 7" diameter at the rim and is £345
