• SKA glass tankard engraved with traditionally 2 tone and checkerboard designs
  • Tankard engraved with traditionally 2 tone and best of british ska checkerboard designs
  • British ska engraved glass tankard illustrated with 2 tone and checkerboard designs
  • Glass tankard engraved with traditionally 2 tone and SKA checkerboard designs
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British Ska Engraved Tankard – Two Tone Design

British Ska Engraved Tankard – Two Tone Design

£38.00 GBP
£38.00 GBP
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Make It Personal

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The Story Behind the Design

Celebrate the rhythm, energy and style of ska with this engraved glass tankard, featuring our 'Best of Ska' design — a bold homage to Two Tone music and scooter culture. Styled like a classic pub beermat, the oval engraving blends graphic ska iconography with the spirit of the dancefloor. Whether you grew up with the beat or found it later, this decanter is a nod to the movement, the music, and the memories.

What Makes It Special

  • A hand-drawn Ska or 2 Tone motif inspired by bold graphics and rhythmic energy.
  • Traditional sandblasting enhances strong contrasts and clean, striking linework.
  • Crafted to echo the spirit, unity and pulse of the Ska and 2 Tone movement.
  • A thoughtful keepsake for music lovers, dancers and fans of iconic graphic style.
  • Prepared in individually in our Fife studio with attention to detail.

A lively, characterful design shaped by music and movement.

About Your Glass

Classic dimple-free tankard with a sturdy handle and a distinctive star-moulded base

Best for: Traditional ales, lagers, or ciders — a robust glass with a solid, satisfying feel

  • Height: 150 mm
  • Diameter: 95 mm
  • Capacity: 510 ml

This classic beer tankard combines a sturdy handle, generous capacity, and a distinctive star-oulded base for a traditional pub feel with a refined edge.

Perfect For

  • Fans of Ska and 2 Tone graphics
  • Music-inspired birthdays and celebrations
  • Gifts for dancers and collectors
  • Marking moments filled with rhythm and energy

Engraving & Personalisation

Maximum characters: 30

Complimentary engraving includes up to 30 characters placed on the same side as the design. We always aim for a layout that balances beautifully and suits the shape of the glass, but final positioning is at the discretion of the studio.

If you'd like to go beyond the complimentary allowance, additional characters are charged at 30p each. Contact Us for more details.

Before engraving begins, you’ll receive an email with a digital proof of your layout. Please check all spelling, dates, names, punctuation, and design placement carefully.

As each piece is engraved to your specification, personalised orders cannot be returned once artwork has been approved.

The Art of Gifting

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Beautifully Presented, Thoughtfully Chosen

Your glass arrives wrapped in crisp white tissue inside our signature blue box — elegant, understated, and ready to gift.

Signature Gift Box

Signature Gift Box

Our signature blue gift box, included as standard on all drinking glasses, adds an elegant finishing touch, ready to impress straight out of the box.

Satin Lined Presentation Box

Satin Lined Presentation Box

For an extra-special touch, upgrade to our satin-lined presentation box, perfect for milestone occasions and meaningful moments.

Gift Wrapping Service

Gift Wrapping Service

Make gifting effortless with our bespoke gift wrapping service, beautifully finished and ready to delight.

Enjoy Yourself

Where rhythm, style and unity collide

Our Ska & 2 Tone collection reflects the bold graphics and infectious spirit of the movement that blended Jamaican rhythm with British edge.

Enjoy Yourself
Enjoy Yourself

From checkerboard patterns to clean, characterful silhouettes, each engraving nods to a culture known for its energy and its message of inclusivity. These pieces celebrate the sound, the swagger and the unmistakable pulse of Ska and 2 Tone.

Traditional Sandblast Engraving

For over four decades, every glass that leaves our studio has been engraved using a time-honoured sandblasting technique, a craft rooted in precision, patience, and the belief that meaningful gifts deserve more than a quick machine-made mark. Unlike surface printing or shallow laser etching, sandblast engraving cuts softly into the glass to create a deep, permanent finish with a beautifully tactile feel. It’s the reason our designs look crisp from every angle and remain flawless for a lifetime.

  1. Artwork Refined With Care

    Your chosen design or personalisation is transformed into precise vector artwork, a format that captures every fine line, curve, and serif. This allows us to prepare an engraving layout that balances perfectly on the shape of the glass. Whether it’s a portrait, a crest, or a message, every element is positioned by hand to ensure it sits naturally within the piece.

  2. Creating the Single-Use Stencil

    The artwork is then transferred onto a specialist stencil using UV exposure. Each stencil is created for one single engraving only, never reused, which means the edges remain sharp and the details stay crisp. The stencil is carefully hand-applied and burnished onto the glass to protect every area that should remain clear.

  3. Hand-Engraved Using Fine Aluminium Oxide

    The glass is taken into the blasting cabinet, where a controlled stream of fine aluminium oxide gently cuts into the exposed areas of the surface. This stage is done entirely by hand, allowing us to deepen lines, soften shading, and shape textures in a way machines simply cannot replicate. Each piece takes time — but the result is unmistakable: a smooth satin finish with real depth and character.

  4. Finishing, Polishing & Inspection

    Once engraved, the stencil is removed and the glass is thoroughly cleaned and polished to reveal the final detail. Every piece is then checked for balance, clarity, depth and alignment. Only when it meets our studio’s standards is it gift-boxed and ready to become part of someone’s story.

Sandblast engraving has been at the heart of our work since 1982. It remains the most beautiful and enduring method of personalising glass, a blend of heritage craft and modern precision. From small keepsakes to intricate commissions, every piece is made by hand, one at a time, from our studio in Fife.

Traditional Sandblast Engraving

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Please note: Some photos include whisky bottles or styling props for context. These are not included unless explicitly stated. Your purchase is for the engraved glassware only.