{ "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": 89.99, "currency": "EUR", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "engraved-glassware", "category_label": "Engraved Glassware", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": null, "images": [ "https://engravedgifts.irish/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/main-engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.irish/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-2.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.irish/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-3.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.irish/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-4.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.irish/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-6.jpg", "https://engravedgifts.irish/dropship-images/engraved-glassware/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A pair of handmade brass goblets with a silver-toned engraved cup, a plain gold-toned stem and a 4 fluid ounce capacity. Hand wash only.", "description": "The problem with the moment of the toast\n\nMost celebrations hit a small snag right at the high point. Someone taps a glass, everyone goes quiet, and the couple or the birthday guest is holding whatever was nearest. A chipped tumbler. A plastic cup from the kitchen drawer. A flute that came free with a supermarket promotion. The words are lovely and the photo is forever, but the cup in the picture lets it down.\n\nThat is the gap a pair of engraved brass goblets fills. Not everyday drinkware, and not a shelf ornament either. Something you bring out when the moment deserves it, then wash by hand and put away for next time.\n\nWhat these goblets actually are\n\nThis is a set of two, sold as a matching pair. The material is brass, finished with a gold and silver coating. The cup carries a silver-toned engraved pattern that runs across the surface rather than sitting in one small decorative band, and the stem below is plain gold-toned. The contrast between the two tones is what gives the pair its character.\n\nThe cup shape is listed as conical. The listing gives the height as 22cm, the cup depth as 11cm and the capacity as 4 fluid ounces per goblet. Item weight is listed at 113.4 grams.\n\nOne thing worth being very clear about. There is no wording on these goblets, and no engraving service is offered with this set. The pattern is already applied. What you see in the photographs is what arrives. That saves a lot of disappointment at the gift-giving end.\n\nHow metal drinkware changes the feel\n\nGlass stemware is designed to disappear. Thin walls, clear body, all attention on the drink. That is a real design philosophy and it works for wine tasting.\n\nMetal does the opposite. The goblet is part of the experience. It is opaque, so it reads as an object rather than a window. And metal quickly takes on the temperature of a chilled drink.\n\nThat is why brass goblets keep turning up in celebration settings, in heritage pieces and in gift sets. They are not trying to be subtle. If you want the best brass goblets for toasting, look at what the listing actually states. Here that is brass, a coated gold and silver finish, and engraving all over the cup.\n\nWho this set suits\n\nThe clearest fit is a couple. Two goblets, two people, one toast. Weddings and anniversaries are the obvious occasions, and the listed occasions for this set are anniversary and birthday. Engagement dinners, vow renewals and milestone birthdays all work the same way.\n\nIt also makes sense as a gift between friends or as a business gift, where you want something that is clearly considered but not personal in an awkward way. A pair of goblets says \"for your celebrations\" without assuming anything about taste in wine or spirits.\n\nWho it does not suit is anyone wanting everyday glassware. The 4 fluid ounce capacity is a toasting pour, not a dinner serve, and the hand wash requirement means these are not going in the nightly dishwasher load. If you want something for Tuesday evening, buy glass and keep these for the dates that matter.\n\nHow to choose a goblet set\n\nA few things separate a set you keep from one you regret.\n\nCapacity is first. Four ounces is a champagne measure. If the goblets are for a sparkling toast, that is right. If someone in your household wants a generous pour of red, this size will frustrate them. Match the capacity to the drink, not the other way round.\n\nFinish is second. Coated metal looks excellent and needs gentle care. Plain uncoated metal develops a patina that some people love and others find like hard work. This set is coated, in gold and silver, so the care routine is simple: wash by hand and dry straight away.\n\nBuild is third. This set is listed as brass and described as handmade. The record gives the style as thick but does not give a wall thickness.\n\nFinally, think about whether you want words on it. Plenty of shoppers search for the best engraved gift glassware expecting a name and date. This set is pattern-engraved, with no text. If a dedication is essential, you will need a card or a separate engraved plaque, because no wording can be added here.\n\nCare, honestly\n\nThe rules are short.\n\nHand wash only. Warm water, a mild dish soap, a soft cloth or a soft sponge. Rinse and dry immediately rather than leaving them on a rack, because standing water is the main cause of marks on coated metal.\n\nNo dishwasher. The combination of hot water, harsh detergent and the spray arm is rough on coatings, and the listing confirms these are not dishwasher safe.\n\nNo microwave. They are metal. This one needs no explanation.\n\nBetween occasions, keep them somewhere dry. A cupboard is fine, a damp garage shelf is not. If the shine dulls a little, a gentle buff with a dry soft cloth usually brings it back. Skip the scouring pads and the strong chemical metal polishes, because they can cut straight through a coating.\n\nThat is the whole routine.\n\nGifting them well\n\nPackaging on this set is standard packaging, so a little effort at your end goes a long way. Wrap them in tissue inside a plain box, add a ribbon, and tuck a card in beside them. If the gift is for a wedding, writing the date on the card gives the couple the dated keepsake that the goblets themselves do not carry.\n\nFor anniversaries, a bottle of something sparkling alongside the pair turns it from an object into an evening.\n\nA realistic look at the trade-offs\n\nIt would be easy to pretend these are perfect for everything. They are not.\n\nThe capacity is small, by design. The care is manual. The finish needs a bit of respect. And there is no option to put a name on them, which rules them out for anyone whose whole idea was a name engraved on the cup.\n\nWhat you get in exchange is a pair of handmade brass goblets with engraved cups, kept for the toast and not for every day.\n\nThe short version\n\nTwo brass goblets, sold as a matching pair. Silver-toned engraved cups, gold-toned stems, coated gold and silver finish, conical shape. Listed at 22cm tall, four fluid ounces each and 113.4 grams. Hand wash only, no dishwasher, no microwave. No wording, and none can be added.\n\nBuy them if you want a toast that looks and feels like an occasion, and you are happy to wash two cups by hand afterwards. Skip them if you need everyday glassware or a name engraved on the side. For everyone in between, a pair of engraved brass goblets is a gift made for the toast.", "llm_summary": "This listing is a set of two engraved brass goblets sold as a matching pair, intended for toasting at birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other occasions where champagne or sparkling wine is served. The cups carry a silver-toned engraved pattern of flowers and leaves with no wording, and sit on plain gold-toned stems. The material is brass with a coated gold and silver finish, the shape is listed as conical, and the listing describes the goblets as handmade and engraved all over. The listing gives the height as 22cm, the cup depth as 11cm, the capacity as 4 fluid ounces per goblet and the item weight as 113.4 grams. The goblets are listed as reusable, hand wash only and not dishwasher or microwave safe. Packaging is listed as standard packaging. The design is fixed, no name or date can be added, and no engraving service is offered.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "14 days from delivery to cancel under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, then 14 days to return in resaleable condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Rights Act 2022 rights 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.irish/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/", "canonical_url": "https://engravedgifts.irish/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2/", "json_url": "https://engravedgifts.irish/api/products/engraved-brass-goblets-set-of-2.json", "updated_at": "2026-10-31" }