• Apothecary style decanter engraved with a masonic square and compass surrounded by scottish thistles
  • Masonic decanter engraved with Scottish Unicorn, thistles, and Square & Compass on a white background
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Engraved Masonic Decanter – Square & Compass, Scottish Design - Apothecary Edition

Engraved Masonic Decanter – Square & Compass, Scottish Design - Apothecary Edition

£45.00 GBP
£45.00 GBP
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The Story Behind the Design

This apothecary-style glass decanter draws inspiration from the deep symbolism of Scottish Freemasonry. At its centre lies the Square & Compass, flanked by thistles — Scotland’s resilient national flower — and crowned by the proud Unicorn, a symbol of strength and purity in Scottish heraldry. A fitting tribute for lodge ceremonies or home display, it blends symbolism with functionality in timeless glass.

What Makes It Special

  • Engraved with Square & Compass, Scottish thistles & heraldic Unicorn
  • Personalisation available beneath the main design
  • Classic apothecary bottle shape with broad base and flat face
  • Finished with a traditional-style synthetic cork
  • Hand-engraved using traditional sandblasting techniques
  • Suitable for whisky, brandy, infused oils or display

  • Carefully tissue wrapped and presented in a premium gift box

Perfect For

  • Masonic gifts with a strong Scottish identity
  • Commemorating lodge milestones or events
  • A meaningful centrepiece for home bars or lodge halls
  • Matching with our whisky glass in the same design

What Makes It Special

  • A hand-drawn engraving based on verified Masonic symbols, jewels of office or ceremonial emblems.
  • Traditional sandblasting ensures clarity and dignity across fine, precise detailing.
  • Designed with respect for heritage, accuracy and the traditions of Freemasonry.
  • A meaningful choice for installations, retirements or moments of personal significance within the Lodge.
  • Engraved to order in our Fife studio, each piece prepared with meticulous care.

A considered design honouring longstanding tradition.

About Your Glass

Cylindrical apothecary bottle with cork bartop closure

Best for: Decanting whisky, gin, or other spirits with a vintage-inspired touch

  • Height: 174 mm
  • Width: 94 mm
  • Capacity: 700 ml

This vintage-inspired apothecary bottle combines old-world charm with practical versatility, making it ideal for spirits, infused oils, bath salts, or decorative display.

Perfect For

  • Lodge officers and brethren
  • Installation and retirement gifts
  • Marking significant Masonic milestones
  • Thoughtful pieces for ceremonial occasions

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

Masonic gifts are often chosen for moments of significance, and the packaging reflects that sense of respect. Each piece is carefully boxed to ensure a dignified presentation, whether given privately or at a formal lodge event. The focus is on clarity, protection and a finish appropriate for the occasion.

Signature Gift Box

Signature Gift Box

Our signature blue gift box is included as standard on all drinking glasses. Sturdy, well-fitted and understated, it offers a dignified presentation suitable for lodge gifting while keeping the engraved piece secure in transit.

Satin Lined Presentation Box

Satin Lined Presentation Box

For a more formal presentation, our satin-lined presentation box provides an elevated finish. The soft lining frames the engraving beautifully, making it ideal for installation nights, commemorations or gifts presented from the lodge.

Secure Delivery Packaging

Secure Delivery Packaging

Every order is packed in reinforced outer packaging to protect the presentation box during delivery. This ensures the piece arrives in perfect condition, ready to be gifted without additional preparation.

Masonic Engraving

Honouring tradition through precision, symbolism and craft

Our Masonic collection is inspired by the timeless symbols and ceremonial regalia of Freemasonry. Each engraving is created with care, clarity and respect for the traditions it represents.

Masonic Engraving
Masonic Engraving

Working from verified references and historic forms, every design is redrawn by hand to preserve the detail and dignity of Masonic symbolism. From the Square and Compass to jewels of office, working tools and emblems of the Craft and Companion Orders, each piece is engraved with a balanced emphasis on accuracy and elegance. Crafted in our Fife studio, the collection offers thoughtful, enduring glassware for milestones, installations, retirements and moments of quiet pride within the Lodge.

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.