About this design
Route nationale française 583
Route nationale française 583 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This shot glass carries a bold, flat-vector road marker: a white letter N and the numerals 583 set on a red rounded rectangle, the signage of a former French national road.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the design, covering roughly four-fifths of the surface, with white supplying the rest. The white N and 583 sit centred on a rounded red plate, drawn with heavy, confident strokes that read clearly from a distance. There is no background clutter and no decorative border; the composition is a single horizontal plate, stripped back to the essentials of a road sign.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker belongs to the Route nationale 583, a historical road in France that ran from Saint-Laurent-de-Trèves to Saint-Jean-du-Gard, crossing the Lozère and Gard departments. Following the national road signage standards of the period, the red cartouche identified it as a main route. The road was replaced by the Route départementale 983 in 1973 or 1974, so the sign now stands for a journey that has been superseded. Its mid-century clarity, with the authoritative lettering and no-nonsense colour, gives the piece a nostalgic note about the roads that shaped the regional landscape.
Raising a Glass to the Old Road
A shot glass is small, held close and tipped back in one motion, so the marker sits right against the hand and in plain view at the moment of the toast. The design is a single compact plate, which suits a vessel of this size: the red and white read at a glance across the table, and the numerals become a conversation starter for anyone who recognises a French road sign. It makes a cheeky, memorable pick for a friend who loves maps, travel or things with a story behind them.
- 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.