About this design
Route nationale française 487
Route nationale française 487 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the French road marker for Route Nationale 487, reduced to its essentials: a bold white letter N and the numerals 487 set against a solid red rounded rectangle.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the design, covering most of the surface, with white providing the only contrast. The N and the figures 487 sit centred inside a rounded rectangle, and the flat vector styling leaves no shadow, gradient or ornament to distract from the marker itself. The layout is calm and strictly ordered, with the letter and numerals spaced as clearly as the signs they were drawn from.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker belonged to the Route Nationale 487, a former national highway linking Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Sainte-Cécile. The road was later downgraded to a departmental road and renumbered RD 487, so the sign now records a route that has changed status. The design follows the visual standards of the French Code de la route and the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, which is why its red, white and lettering read as instantly French to anyone who has driven there. It speaks to French geography, transport history and the quiet business of mapping a country by its roads.
Small Sign, Close Viewing
A shot glass is small and held close, so the marker reads at the level of the eye rather than from across a road. Each time the glass is lifted, the red rounded rectangle and its white 487 come up with it, a little piece of highway history raised for a toast. It is a handsome conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a French route number to its end.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- 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.