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Metal Wine Goblets, A Practical Buyer's Guide to Engraved Stainless Steel Barware
The problem with pretty glassware
Most people own two sets of wine glasses. The nice ones, which live in a high cabinet and come out maybe four times a year, and the everyday ones, which are chipped.
Then there is the outdoor problem. Glass is not welcome at a pool or anywhere there are bare feet and concrete.
Metal goblets are one answer. The rose gold engraved stainless steel wine goblets in this set are steel all the way through, bowl, stem and base, and the listing mentions both indoor gatherings and outdoor events.
How steel goblets differ from glass
Steel differs from glass in a few plain ways, and it is worth knowing them before you buy.
You cannot see the wine through the side. The goblet is opaque, so the color of the drink only shows from above.
It is not glass. The listing calls these goblets unbreakable. Metal can still dent or scratch, so that word is best read as "will not shatter".
It is not insulated. Nothing in the listing says the goblets are double-walled or keep a drink cold.
It carries pattern. The baroque scrollwork on these goblets is etched into the metal surface of the bowl.
What the engraving does for you
On these goblets the etching covers the bowl only.
The photos show scrolls and leaf shapes, small crowns near the rim and a fleur-de-lis motif lower down. The stem and the round base are plain polished metal, and polished metal shows fingerprints.
The baroque style is ornate, and it is a historic pattern. The color is listed as rose gold.
One thing to be clear on. This design is fixed. It cannot be changed, and no engraving service is offered. If you want a name or a date, this is not the set for that.
Who this set suits
Couples and gift buyers. Two goblets plus a matching bottle stopper in a gift box suits a couple. The listing suggests a wedding present or a 25th anniversary wine glass gift.
People who entertain outside. The listing mentions outdoor events, and one of its photos shows the goblets beside a pool.
Travelers. The listing gives travel as the recommended use. If you want metal wine goblets for camping, pack each one in a dish towel and mind the long stems.
Anyone tired of replacing glasses. These are steel, not glass.
Choosing the right size and shape
Capacity is the first thing to check, and this set lists 17 fluid ounces per goblet.
If you prefer a small glass, a 17 ounce goblet may feel large. If you want the same goblet for wine and for iced drinks, the size helps.
Shape is the second thing. These are stemmed goblets with a round base, and the size photo shows them at 8.26 inches tall. The listing data calls the shape cylindrical, which does not match the photos.
The diameter of the bowl and the base are not listed, so we have not added them.
Caring for an engraved metal finish
The care routine is short.
Wash by hand in warm water with ordinary dish soap and a soft cloth or sponge. One of the listing photos marks the set as hand wash only.
Dry right away with a clean towel so water spots do not form on the polished finish.
Keep abrasives away. Steel wool, scouring pads and powdered cleansers can scratch a polished colored finish.
Store the goblets upright and side by side. The gift box works as storage if you only use them occasionally.
Rinse and dry the bottle stopper after each use.
What this set is not
It is worth saying what this set is not, so there are no surprises.
It is not described as insulated. Names and dates cannot be added, so the design you see is the design you get. The listing does not give the weight or the diameter, and we will not guess at numbers we do not have.
And it is metal, so it feels different from glass in the hand and at the lip.
The short version
Two rose gold stainless steel goblets with baroque etching around each bowl, 17 fluid ounces each, on tall stems, with a matching bottle stopper and a gift box. Sold exactly as pictured, and no engraving service is offered.
Buy them if you want a matching metal pair for a couple. Hand wash, dry promptly and keep the scourers away.