Legend has it that Scottish soldiers were saved one night when Viking marauders, sneaking up to attack, stepped on thistles and cried out in pain - thus alerting the Scottish watchmen and saving them all! The thistle has been a proud symbol of the Scots ever since. The quaich is the ancient vessel used to celebrate a bond between two clans, each partaking of the offered drink. These two traditions combine in this glass quaich set in a solid pewter base, with two pairs of thistles serving as the handles. 4" diameter, 2" high. Made in the UK by the longest-established family firm of pewterers in the world-since 1779!