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English Blue Ensign 1620 (England) Shot Glass 1.5oz

English Blue Ensign 1620 (England) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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English Blue Ensign 1620 (England) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design renders the English Blue Ensign of 1620, a deep blue naval flag with the St George's Cross set in its upper hoist-side corner.

Visual Elements & Composition

The flag is built on a flat, dominant field of deep blue that fills most of the picture. Within it sits a rectangular canton carrying a red cross on white, the St George's Cross, placed at the upper hoist-side corner. The composition is simple and graphic: a single blue expanse, one white-bordered rectangle, and a crisp red cross running both upright and horizontal. Blue takes up the great majority of the design, with white and red as clear accents, and the whole thing is rendered in clean flat vector shapes with no text or numerals.

Meaning & Symbolism

The St George's Cross identifies England, marking the vessel's national allegiance within the broader squadron system of the Royal Navy. The flag belongs to the early seventeenth century, when England's expanding maritime reach and growing navy needed clear visual identification at sea. It emerged from that standardisation, serving the front squadron as England's naval organisation evolved. Its historical weight lies in what followed: it laid the foundation for later maritime flags that brought in elements of Scotland and Ireland after the union of the crowns, and it paved the way for the modern Royal Navy Blue Ensign.

Crafted for the Hand and the Toast

A shot glass is small, held close, and lifted at the moment of a toast, so the flag's bold blue field and compact canton read at a glance across the rim. The emblem sits in a corner rather than centred, which suits a glass where the eye travels from the rim down to the base. Gifted to a sailor, a history buff, or anyone with a taste for maritime toasts, this piece turns a single round of drinks into a small piece of naval history.

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Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.

These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.

They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.

  • Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
  • Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
  • Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
  • Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
  • Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.

Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.

  1. Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
  2. Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
  3. Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.

Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.

Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.

When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.

One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

1.5 oz
Height (in) 2.40
Top diameter (in) 1.40

Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.