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Domestic Cat Engraved Wine Glass – Profile Portrait Design

Domestic Cat Engraved Wine Glass – Profile Portrait Design

£30.00 GBP
£30.00 GBP
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The Story Behind the Design

Independent yet affectionate, elusive yet ever-present — the domestic cat is a creature of quiet charm. This engraved wine glass features a refined feline portrait, captured in a gentle side profile that reflects both the grace and curiosity of our beloved house cats.

Whether you're toasting by the fireside with your cat curled nearby or gifting a fellow feline fan, this piece is a small homage to the whiskered companions who know exactly where they belong — beside us.

    What Makes It Special

    • Original artwork engraved using traditional sandblasting.
    • Fine lines prepared as vector drawings for clarity and detail.
    • A clean glass surface that highlights the illustration.
    • A one-off design not tied to any wider collection.
    • A piece chosen for its character, individuality and craft.

    Subtle variations in engraving depth reflect the handmade process.

    About Your Glass

    Classic tulip-shaped bowl with a slender stem

    Best for: Relaxed dining or casual celebrations

    • Height: 251 mm
    • Width: 65 mm
    • Capacity: 400 ml

    This classic wine glass features a slender stem and balanced proportions, ideal for red, white, or rosé wines.

    Perfect For

    • Gifts with a personal touch
    • Marking special moments or milestones
    • Birthdays and everyday celebrations
    • Those who appreciate meaningful design

    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.

    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.

    Art & Illustration

    Original artwork engraved with clarity and character.

    This piece features an original illustration engraved into the glass using traditional sandblasting. Designed to stand alone rather than belong to a wider theme, it places the artwork at the centre, supported by a clear, polished surface that captures the detail with precision.

    Not every design needs a story rooted in place or tradition. Some pieces exist simply because the artwork itself feels striking — a line drawing that catches the eye, an animal or motif with a quiet sense of character, or a playful detail that brings a moment of joy.

    Each illustration is refined as vector artwork before engraving to ensure every curve, line or stipple remains crisp once reduced to glass scale. The sandblasting process gives the finished piece a soft, tactile depth that complements the design without overwhelming it.

    This approach makes space for individuality. Whether chosen as a gift or kept for personal enjoyment, these one-off artworks create a sense of expression without needing a narrative framework.

    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

    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.