• Engraved Vespa 50 Special wine glass with A Way of Life Since 1946 slogan, styled on dark background
  • Personalised wine glass engraved with Vespa 50 Special and Mod target design, shown on black background
  • Wine glass negraved with a Vespa 50 special scooterm Mod target and personalised text
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Vespa 50 Special Wine Glass – A Way of Life Since 1946

Vespa 50 Special Wine Glass – A Way of Life Since 1946

£30.00 GBP
£30.00 GBP
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The Story Behind the Design

Small in size but big in attitude, the Vespa 50 Special became a symbol of youthful rebellion and everyday independence. This engraved wine glass captures that same energy in elegant form, featuring a crisp side-profile engraving of the Vespa 50 Special backed by a striped Mod target. Beneath the design, the phrase A Way of Life Since 1946, a message carried from the streets to the seaside rallies. Whether for gifting or sipping, this glass is full of character, just like the scooter that inspired it.

What Makes It Special

  • Features the Vespa 50 Special engraved in fine detail
  • Striped Mod target backdrop for contrast and clarity
  • Includes the phrase A Way of Life Since 1946
  • Sandblasted by hand for a smooth, lasting finish
  • Pairs perfectly with other Vespa 50 Special glassware and decanters

Perfect For

  • Mod culture fans and scooter collectors
  • Retro-themed gifts and rally celebrations
  • Matching a vintage Vespa lifestyle with a great glass of wine
  • Completing a Vespa 50 Special set

What Makes It Special

  • A hand-drawn Mod-inspired motif rooted in sharp style, clean lines and cultural heritage.
  • Traditional sandblasting provides crisp definition for bold geometric forms.
  • Designed to evoke the confidence, rhythm and unmistakable cool of Mod identity.
  • A thoughtful gift for collectors and admirers of scooter culture, music and style.
  • Prepared individually in our Fife studio with careful craftsmanship.

A refined tribute to a movement defined by style and individuality.

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

  • Fans of Mod music and style
  • Celebrating clean lines and culture
  • Gifts for scooter collectors
  • Marking moments shaped by rhythm and flair

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.

Scooter Culture - Vespa

Timeless style for those who live life on two wheels

Our Vespa collection captures the iconic charm and effortless design that made Vespa a cultural icon. Perfect for riders, romantics and lovers of classic Italian design.

Scooter Culture - Vespa
Scooter Culture - Vespa

Using carefully researched geometry and original photographic references, each engraving celebrates the Vespa’s enduring appeal. From curved leg-shields to sweeping side panels, these pieces honour the scooters that carried generations through city streets and summer ride-outs.

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

Part of the A Way of Life scooter collection - explore the full Vespa range below.

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.