Bidspirit auction | Antique Chip Carved Oak, Horn

Antique Chip Carved Oak, Horn and Brass 'Quaich' - A late 19th century center bowl or loving cup crafted from coopered oak and polished brass. 40cm wide . 27cm diameter of bowl . 22cm high The vessel features a hand-carved oak body with a chip carved floral and foliate oak staves encircling the center. It is constructed with vertical staves held by a wide brass rim and supported by a flared brass pedestal base. Two handles made from natural animal horn are secured to the sides with brass mounts. The front of the bowl displays a plain shield-shaped brass cartouche. The interior contains a removable hand-blown amber glass liner. The glass features a thumbprint or dimpled texture and transitions to a deeper orange tint at the base.