Road Sign · France
Route départementale française 853
Route départementale française 853
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Route départementale française 853
Route départementale française 853 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a French road sign: a rounded rectangle of amber yellow carrying the black characters D 853, the identifier of a departmental route in France.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the frame, with black lettering set across the centre in clean, flat vector shapes. The rounded rectangle sits in the frame like a plate, and the black numerals and letter D read at once, with nothing added to distract from them. The composition is spare, so the sign reads as a single bold statement rather than a scene.
Meaning & Symbolism
The D in front of the number marks a route as departmental, a road managed at the level of a French département rather than the national network. D853 is one of those regional arteries, and its code is the whole story the design tells. The motif belongs to the French system of route numbering and to the modern road-sign language that guides drivers across the country, which is why it reads so plainly as geography and infrastructure.
Made for Close Viewing
A shot glass is small and lifted close to the eye, so the bold yellow and the crisp black numerals meet you at the moment of the toast. The sign's simple geometry suits a surface that curves up around the rim, and the lettering stays legible as the glass is turned in the hand. It is a sharp, cheeky way to carry a piece of French roadside design into a gathering, and a fine gift for anyone who has ever followed a D-road across the map.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
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- 1 other mugs & glasses
- Printed
- When you order it
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.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- 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.