Dumfries and Galloway Quoiting Association Medal

"D&G Q A. J Rennie 1929". Maker’s mark: “V&S” Assay marks: foulded anchor, lion rampant, E During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries quoiting was popular amongst ordinary working people, and games were played in nearly every town and village in Scotland. The equipment was simple, consisting of two quoits and a piece of ground. The ground usually belonged to an inn keeper, who was only too pleased for the extra custom.

Object no :

DMSW098a, DMSW098b

Collection :

Creator :

V & S

Place of Production :

Birmingham

Dimensions :

length 38mm, width 26mm

Materials :

silver

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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