More Than a Trophy

These engraved apothecary bottles were created for a scooter ride-out and custom show organised in support of Sean, a long-standing member of the scooter community.

The event brought together clubs, solo riders and friends from Scotland and beyond, with a route designed to allow L-plate riders to attend as well.

The organisers wanted the presentation pieces to feel more personal than a conventional trophy. The practical questions behind that choice are covered in When You’re Asked to Organise an Award.

The engraving uses an image of Sean on his Lambretta, framed within a traditional laurel wreath, referencing classic presentation awards and the scooter rally scene. The apothecary bottles were chosen because they suited the scooter context and could work as presentation pieces in their own right, whether used for whisky, two-stroke or simply displayed after the event.

The engraved presentation bottles were donated in support of the event and the fundraising efforts around Sean’s care.

The commission reflected the character of the event itself: a scooter gathering built around friendship, community and support for one of its own.