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  • SKU:18771841662938999097 Size:1.5oz
  • SKU:18771841662938999097 Size:1.5oz
  • SKU:18771841662938999097 Size:1.5oz
  • SKU:18771841662938999097 Size:1.5oz
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English Red Ensign 1620 (England) Shot Glass 1.5oz

English Red Ensign 1620 (England) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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English Red Ensign 1620 (England) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design shows a plain red field with the early Union Flag set in its upper hoist-side corner, a flag that marked English merchant shipping at the dawn of the seventeenth century.

Visual Elements & Composition

Red dominates the design, filling roughly four-fifths of the surface, with white making up the rest in the canton. The composition is flat and graphic: a single rectangular field, a small square of white, and a red cross sitting inside it. The shapes are simple and bold, so the flag reads at a glance, even at the small scale of a shot glass. There is no lettering or numerals to decode, only colour and geometry.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Union Flag in the canton combines the crosses of St George and St Andrew, a union of English and Scottish crowns under King James I. The solid red field stood for English authority at sea and set merchant vessels apart from naval ships. Together the two elements tie maritime power to commerce, which is why this flag is remembered as a forerunner of the British ensigns later standardised by the Royal Navy, long before the United Kingdom existed.

On the Shot Glass

A shot glass is small, held between finger and thumb and lifted close to the face, so the flag is seen at near range rather than across a room. The red field fills the view, and the white canton draws the eye to the cross at the corner. Each time the glass is raised, the design comes up with it, turning a piece of seventeenth-century trade history into a toast worth making.

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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.