What's a Loving Cup?
A Loving Cup Is a Shared Drinking Container Traditionally Used at Weddings and Banquets. It Usually Has Two Handles and Is Often Made of Silver. Loving Cups...
A loving cup is a shared drinking container traditionally used at weddings and banquets. It usually has two handles and is often made of silver. Loving cups are often given as trophies to winners of games or other competitions.
Why is it called a loving cup?
Made of silver, these types of cups have two handles for passing from person to person. They date back to the 15th century, including the Celtic Quaich, and the French coupe de marriage. ... His cup had two handles making it easier to pass from person to person, hence the name 'loving cup'.
What is a 3 handled loving cup?
Three-handled cups are sometimes called "loving cups" and traditionally they may be used at meetings, banquets or weddings to symbolise unity and friendship. They are past to the left from one guest to the next, with each person taking a sip of wine as it passes.
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