{ "id": "engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2", "sku": "engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2", "title": "Engraved Brass Goblets Set of 2", "slug": "engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2", "price": 101.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "engraved-glassware", "category_label": "Engraved Glassware", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "113.4 g", "images": [ "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/main-engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-2.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-3.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-4.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-5.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-6.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "Two handmade brass goblets with a polished silver finish, floral engraving across the bowl, a gold-toned stem and base, and a 4 fluid ounce capacity for champagne, port, or a small pour of something special.", "description": "The toast that fell flat\n\nThink about the last celebration you were at. Someone stood up, tapped a glass, and said a few words. Now think about what everyone was holding. If it was a plastic flute from a supermarket multipack, you probably do not remember the moment at all. The words got lost because nothing about the setting said this was worth paying attention to.\n\nThat is the small, slightly silly problem this product solves. A toast is a bit of theatre, and theatre needs props. A goblet with weight in it and engraving across the surface does something a clear plastic cup cannot. It makes the person holding it slow down.\n\nThere is a practical problem too. Glass breaks. If you have ever hosted a party outdoors, or cleaned up after a wedding reception, you know how fast a thin flute goes from elegant to a hazard in the lawn. Metal drinkware does not do that.\n\nWhat you are actually buying\n\nThis set is two brass goblets, with a polished silver bowl on a gold-toned stem and base, and a floral pattern engraved across the bowl. Each one holds 4 fluid ounces. The shape is conical, narrowing down from the rim toward the base of the bowl, which is the classic toasting silhouette.\n\nThey are handmade. That is worth saying plainly, because it sets expectations. Handmade means the engraving is cut by a person, the polish is applied by a person, and the two goblets will be slightly different if you put them side by side and stare hard enough. One might catch light a touch differently. A groove might sit a fraction deeper. If that bothers you, a machine-pressed glass set will give you perfect uniformity. If it does not bother you, that variation is the whole reason to buy handmade metal drinkware instead.\n\nThe listed item weight is 113.4 g. In the hand that reads as solid without being heavy enough to feel awkward during a long speech.\n\nHow brass drinkware works in practice\n\nBrass is a copper and zinc alloy. It is strong, it holds a polish well, and it is one of the oldest materials used for drinking vessels anywhere in the world. These goblets have a silver-coloured polished finish on the bowl, which gives the engraved pattern its contrast.\n\nThe practical implications are simple. First, these conduct heat. Pour something cold and the goblet goes cold fast, which is pleasant. Pour something hot and the outside gets warm quickly, so you will want to hold the stem. The listing does note hot drinks as a use, but treat the bowl as the hot part.\n\nSecond, no dishwasher and no microwave. Both are listed clearly in the product details. A dishwasher cycle combines heat, high-pressure water, and aggressive detergent, which is exactly what dulls a plated surface. A microwave and metal is just a bad idea generally.\n\nThird, brass is forgiving about knocks. Drop a wine glass on a tiled floor and it is gone. Knock a brass goblet off the same table and you might get a small dent at worst. For outdoor tables, uneven lawns, and houses with children or dogs moving at speed, that difference is worth real money.\n\nWho these suit\n\nThe clearest fit is a couple. Two goblets, one each, for an anniversary or a wedding. The wedding theme is listed for the product, and a pair of anything carries that meaning without you having to write it in the card.\n\nThey also suit people who collect rather than consume. If someone you know has a dresser with interesting objects on it, a sideboard with bits of brass and ceramic, they will put these out on display between uses. That is a different kind of gift from a consumable, and it tends to last.\n\nSpirits drinkers get good use out of the 4 fluid ounce size. Port, sherry, dessert wine, a measured whisky pour, a small Christmas sherry. The capacity is deliberately modest, so if you were hoping for a goblet that holds a full glass of red, this is not it. Check that number before you buy, because capacity is the single thing most people get wrong when ordering metal drinkware online.\n\nWho they do not suit: anyone who wants zero-effort drinkware. If the thought of hand washing two items after a dinner party makes you tired, buy glass and run it through the machine. There is no shame in that.\n\nChoosing between metal and glass\n\nThe honest comparison comes down to four things.\n\nDurability goes to metal, easily. Appearance of the drink goes to glass, since you can see the colour and the bubbles. Feel goes to metal, because weight communicates quality in a way thin glass does not. Convenience goes to glass, because of the dishwasher.\n\nSo pick based on what the item is for. If it is for daily wine with dinner, glass wins. If it is for occasions, toasts, gifts, and the small number of times a year you want the moment to feel like something, the best engraved brass goblets earn their place in the cupboard.\n\nThere is also a middle answer, which is that most households end up with both. Everyday glassware in the kitchen, something like this on a shelf for when it is needed.\n\nLooking after them\n\nHand wash in warm water with a mild dish soap. Use a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse properly, then dry immediately with a soft towel. That last step matters most, because water left to evaporate on a polished surface leaves marks.\n\nAvoid abrasive pads, bleach, oven cleaner, and anything described as heavy duty on the bottle. These will strip or scratch the finish, and once engraving loses its crispness it does not come back.\n\nFor storage, keep them dry and upright, with a bit of space so they do not rub against each other. A cupboard is fine. A damp garage shelf is not.\n\nIf the finish dulls after a few years, a small amount of metal polish suitable for plated surfaces on a soft cloth will lift it. Work gently, especially over the floral pattern, and avoid pressing hard into the grooves. Then wash and dry as normal.\n\nDo not soak them for hours, and do not leave acidic drinks sitting in them overnight. Empty, rinse, dry. It becomes automatic after the first couple of uses.\n\nGiving them as a gift\n\nIf you are buying these as a wedding gift or an anniversary present, a couple of things help. Keep the packaging intact if you are gifting straight away, since standard packaging is what the set arrives in and you may want to add a box or bag of your own. A short note explaining that they are handmade and need hand washing saves the recipient from putting them through a dishwasher on day one.\n\nTiming is worth thinking about too. Order with enough room before the event that you can open the box, check the pair, and deal with any issue without pressure. Delivery details are on our shipping page.\n\nThe short version\n\nTwo handmade brass goblets with a polished silver bowl, floral engraving and a gold-toned stem. Each holds 4 fluid ounces and stands about 22 cm tall. Listed weight is 113.4 g. BPA free, recyclable, reusable, and built to survive the kind of knocks that end a glass flute's life.\n\nHand wash only, no dishwasher, no microwave. Ask before ordering if exact measurements matter to you.\n\nBuy them if you want a toast to feel like a toast, or if you are giving a gift to a couple and want something that stays in their home for decades rather than getting used once and forgotten. Skip them if you want everyday wine glasses you can throw in the machine. Both are reasonable positions. This set is firmly in the first camp.", "llm_summary": "The Engraved Brass Goblets Set of 2 from StonKraft is a handcrafted drinkware set of two brass goblets with a polished silver finish and a floral engraved pattern. Each goblet has a conical shape and a stated capacity of 4 fluid ounces. Listed item weight is 113.4 g. The set is BPA free, recyclable, and reusable, and is described as heavy duty and sturdy. It is not dishwasher safe, not microwave safe, and not machine washable, so hand washing is required. Model number is muradabadgoblet3. Themed for weddings and parties and intended for adult use at home. Colour is listed as silver and material as brass. The product photos show a silver bowl on a gold-toned stem and base. The listed height is about 22 cm.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 consumer guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Engraved Gifts Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/", "canonical_url": "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/", "json_url": "https://engravedgifts.co.nz/api/products/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-11" }