About this design
Route départementale française 798
Route départementale française 798 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design takes the form of a French road-sign plate, its bold black characters "D 798" set on a saturated yellow field, and it reads like a piece of the country's roadside landscape pulled into the hand.
Visual Elements & Composition
Yellow fills most of the artwork, with black taking up the smaller share, and the two colours do all the work. The layout is a horizontal rounded rectangle, a plate-like shape that sits calmly in the centre of the frame with no decoration competing for attention. The letter D and the numerals 798 sit together in the middle, large and clean, so the eye lands on the designation first. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge sharp and every surface even, which gives the piece a crisp, utilitarian character.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design centres on the D798, a departmental road in France, and its numbering is the whole story. French departmental roads carry a letter that marks them as departmental routes and a number that places them within the national network, so this plate stands for a specific stretch of local travel rather than a generic highway. It speaks to regional geography and to the quiet importance of ordinary roads that connect towns and villages. Read as a piece of cartography, the sign identifies a place by its route, and that is the idea the artwork commits to.
On the Mixing Glass
A pint-sized glass gives a plate design a surface it can wrap around. The tall, curved sides keep the yellow and black in view as the glass is lifted and turned, so the D798 appears and reappears with each sip. Set on a bar or a kitchen counter, the plate reads as a small, cheerful piece of road furniture, and it suits anyone who keeps a map of favourite journeys close at hand.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.