Silver and Enamel Quaich
SilversmithMade by
David Hodge
(Cheltenham, England, born 1920)
Date1978
Object NameQuaich
Mediumsilver, enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsHeight: 6 cm, Width: 31.5 cm, Depth: 16.6
Weight: 663.88gm
Weight: 663.88gm
AcquisitionPresented in 1978 by the Scottish Crafts Consultative Committee.
Copyright© David Hodge (2002)
LocationOn Display - Gallery 06
Object numberABDAG000137
Keywords
Taking the traditional Scottish quaich as his starting point, Hodge has introduced enamel to highlight and bring colour to the design. The corn sheaves recall the familiar sight of golden fields with swaying crops at harvest time.
Much of his work is highly polished, reflecting the light and the shapes around. Hodge has always delighted in contrasting both form and surface decoration, high polish against matte, engraved or chased textures highlighting the plain, and the use of colour.
More About Me
A fine example of a quaich, a two-handed drinking cup deriving from the gaelic word "cuach" meaning cup.
Exhibitions
early to mid 18th century
