• Gin glass engraved with a Vespa Primavera scooter, striped Mod target in the background, and the words ‘A Way of Life Since 1946’
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Vespa Primavera Gin Glass - Vintage Scooter Design

Vespa Primavera Gin Glass - Vintage Scooter Design

£30.00 GBP
£30.00 GBP
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Individually engraved to order in our Fife studio. Please allow 3–5 working days before dispatch.

Engraving begins only after artwork approval. You’ll receive a digital proof to review before we proceed.

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The Story Behind the Design

Launched in the late 1960s, the Vespa Primavera offered a lightweight, stylish ride that quickly became a favourite of the Mod scene. This engraved gin glass captures that same sense of freedom and flair with a clean line drawing of the Primavera scooter, framed by a bold Mod target. The target features a horizontally striped outer ring and a solid centre — a classic rally motif reimagined for glass. The design is completed with Vespa above and A Way of Life Since 1946 below, creating a stylish piece that sits beautifully alongside other glasses in the collection.

What Makes It Special

  • A hand-drawn Vespa silhouette inspired by the clean curves and iconic Italian design.
  • Traditional sandblasting brings clarity to the gentle lines and distinctive bodywork.
  • Carefully researched details that reflect the charm and timeless character of classic Vespas.
  • A thoughtful gift for riders, enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates elegant engineering.
  • Prepared individually in our Fife studio with dedicated attention to craftsmanship.

A celebration of one of the world’s most recognisable scooter designs.

Perfect For

  • Vespa lovers and Italian design fans
  • Celebrating vintage style
  • Birthdays and scooter-themed occasions
  • Gifts with timeless, two-wheeled charm

About Your Glass

Rounded gin glass with balanced stem and generous engraving panel.

Best for: Gin and tonic, botanical serves and detailed wrap or crest engraving.

  • Height: 201 mm
  • Diameter: 110 mm
  • Capacity: 720 ml

The Signature Gin Glass features a rounded bowl set on a proportioned stem and stable foot. The curved wall provides a broad engraving surface while maintaining clarity and balance in the hand.

The rounded bowl offers space for ice and garnish while maintaining a disciplined silhouette suited to engraving-led design.

Engraving & Personalisation

Complimentary engraving includes up to 12 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.

A digital artwork proof is provided for approval before engraving begins.

Please review spelling, dates and wording carefully, as engraving is carried out directly from the approved artwork.

Changes requested after approval may not be possible and, where feasible, would incur additional costs.

If you have not seen your proof within 24 hours, please check your spam or junk folder.

Engraving cannot proceed until written approval has been received.

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

For full details on our engraving and proofing process, please see How Personalisation Works .

The Art of Gifting

Thoughtful combinations designed to sit comfortably together. Each piece can be purchased individually, allowing you to build a gift that feels considered and personal.

Love the Design, Prefer Another Glass?

Many designs may also be engraved on other glass shapes.

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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.

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.

Engraved with Precision

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.

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

Images may show multiple glasses, bottles, or styling elements to demonstrate engraving detail, scale, or serving context. Unless clearly stated otherwise, each listing refers only to the engraved glassware described on this page. Personalised names or messages shown in images are examples of layout and finish.