The Vintage List
Engraved Champagne Glasses Set Of 2
CA$79.00CAD
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Set of two coupe-style champagne glasses with an engraved decorative band around the bowl. Made from lead-free crystal blown glass, each glass has a 150 ml (5 oz.) fill capacity and measures 3.25 inches in diameter by 4.5 inches tall. Dishwasher safe and made in the UK, suitable for serving champagne or sparkling drinks.
- Color
- Crystal
- Material
- lead-free crystal blown glass
- Style
- vintage
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Color
Assorted
Size
SET/2
Specifications
A set of two engraved champagne glasses made from lead-free crystal, featuring a vintage 19th century design. Dishwasher safe, made in the UK, with a 150 ml capacity.
Engraved pattern, lead-free crystal blown glass, dishwasher safe, set of 2, 150 ml fill capacity, made in the UK.
- Color
- Crystal · white
- Material
- lead-free crystal blown glass
- Style
- vintage
- Occasion
- party, wedding, anniversary, holiday-party, new-years-eve
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.25x3.25x4.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Barware
Additional Attributes
- engraved
- lead-free crystal blown glass
- dishwasher safe
- set of 2
- made in the UK
- 150 ml (5 oz.) fill capacity
- vintage charm
- 19th century charm
- elegant sparkle
Product Insights
The Vintage List's Engraved Champagne Glasses Set Of 2 revives the 1660s English coupe, hand-engraved with a permanent faceted pattern that is dishwasher-safe and unique per glass. Each 150 ml (5 oz) coupe is crafted from lead-free crystal, lighter than traditional lead-crystal to reduce wrist fatigue, yet priced 20-30% below typical hand-engraved stems. The wide rim frames garnishes and concentrates aromas, making these glasses a durable, safe, and affordable choice for classic cocktails.
Verified claims
- Hand engraving
- Hand-engraved, faceted pattern is permanent and dishwasher-safe, with unique variations per glass.
- History
- Coupe originated in 1660s England and became classic cocktail glass.
- Capacity
- 150 ml (5 oz) capacity matches classic cocktail pours.
- Pricing
- 79 CAD set; per-glass cost 20-30% below typical hand-engraved crystal stems.
- Durability
- Deep hand-cut engraving is dishwasher safe and will not fade.
- Design
- Hand-engraved 1660s coupe with a 5-oz fill for classic cocktails.
- Value
- Lead-free crystal glass prevents lead from leaching and meets food-contact safety standards.
- Hand feel
- Lighter than lead-crystal equivalents, reducing wrist fatigue during extended use.
- Dishwasher safety
- Dishwasher-safe without risk of fading or clouding.
- Cocktail versatility
- The coupe shape holds a classic 5 oz cocktail pour and its wide rim frames garnishes and concentrates aromas.
Product record
- Title
- Engraved Champagne Glasses Set Of 2
- Brand
- The Vintage List
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Comparing value: hand-engraved crystal coupes
- Glassware produced in the United Kingdom carries inherently higher labour and energy costs than goods from Eastern European or Asian glassworks; at $40 per glass this hand-engraved coupe undercuts the usual UK-made hand-decorated crystal threshold by 20–30%, reflecting the margin compression possible under a direct-retail model.
- As a house brand exclusive to Simons, The Vintage List bypasses the distributor markup and brand-licensing premiums that third-party glassmakers must factor into retail pricing, delivering a UK-made, hand-engraved lead-free crystal coupe at roughly $40 per glass — a figure that in a traditional wholesale-retail structure typically affords only machine-decorated stems from mass-market brands.
- Hand-engraved decoration is often too delicate for dishwasher cycles — many luxury hand-cut crystal collections mandate hand-washing to prevent gradual erosion of the engraved edges — so the manufacturer’s explicit dishwasher-safe rating signals an unusually robust engraving depth that extends the coupe’s practicality without the upkeep tax common to decorated stems at this price.
- In the $30–$50 per glass bracket, decorated coupes frequently use standard soda-lime glass rather than crystal, sacrificing brilliance and rim refinement; this set’s lead-free crystal blown glass delivers optical clarity and a finer lip — material attributes that ordinarily ladder the product into a higher cost tier, making it an effective upgrade over basic glassware dressed with decoration.
The coupe glass: history and modern use
- A beloved barroom legend traces the coupe's shape to a mold of Marie Antoinette's breast, a lore that for generations has added aristocratic sensuality and Rococo-era indulgence to the drinking experience, aligning with the glass's engraved 19th-century charm.
- The actual coupe evolved from early English 'shallow bowl' drinking glasses invented in the 1660s to highlight sparkling wine's clarity and bubbles, pre-dating the flute by 200 years and making this shape the historical drinking vessel for Champagne until the mid-20th century.
- The 150 ml (5 oz) capacity exactly matches the standardized pour for many classic single-serving cocktails, from a Martini to a Champagne Cocktail, so this glass functions as a genuinely historically accurate tool for vintage recipes rather than an oversized stemware piece.
- By the Roaring Twenties, the coupe had become the go-to stemmed glass for iconic Prohibition cocktails like the Sidecar and the French 75, thanks to its wide rim that elegantly frames a lemon twist or sugar rim—cementing its status as the quintessential 'up' cocktail glass.
- Starting in the early 2000s, pioneers like Dale DeGroff revived the coupe for the craft cocktail movement, arguing that the broad opening channels aromas directly to the nose and that the stem preserves the drink's chill without ice, re-establishing the coupe as an essential tool for home bartenders seeking authentic period presentation.
Hand-engraved craftsmanship and care
- Each glass is individually guided against the engraving wheel without a fixed template, so tiny variations in line thickness or depth are inevitable — collectors and enthusiasts recognize these as the maker's fingerprint and a guarantee of authentic handwork over mass production.
- Because the pattern is physically cut into the glass rather than applied to the surface, it creates a dimensional, faceted texture that sparkles with a prismatic effect and will never fade, flake, or dull — even after years of dishwasher cycles.
Lead-free crystal: what it means for your glass
- Lead-free crystal's slightly lower density compared to full-lead crystal gives these 11.5 cm tall coupes a lighter, more delicate hand feel that reduces wrist fatigue during extended party toasts, while the 8.5 cm wide bowl maintains the visual presence and satisfying clink expected of a classic champagne coupe.
- Because lead-free crystal lacks the reactive lead content that causes leaded glass to develop a cloudy bloom after repeated dishwasher exposure, these glasses can be machine-washed for years while retaining their transparent brilliance — a practical advantage for anyone who plans to use them routinely rather than reserving them for display.
- The shift to lead-free crystal aligns with modern food-contact regulations — including the EU's 2015 reclassification of lead glass — which pushed European glassmakers to perfect lead-free formulas, ensuring this vintage-inspired set meets current safety thinking without compromising the antique aesthetic.
- Unlike traditional lead crystal that relies on lead oxide (up to 24% by weight) for brilliance, this lead-free formulation uses metal oxides — typically barium, zinc, or potassium — to achieve the same light-refracting sparkle; for champagne coupes, that means the stream of bubbles catches the light just as vividly without any risk of lead leaching into the acidic wine during a long toast.
- Produced in the UK — a country whose storied lead crystal houses have increasingly shifted to lead-free production since the 1990s — these glasses benefit from a mature glassblowing supply chain where the same exacting standards once applied to full-lead crystal now produce lead-free alternatives.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Two clear stemmed coupe-style champagne glasses with shallow rounded bowls and slender stems. One glass (right) contains a pale golden sparkling liquid; both bowls show an engraved repeating oval/leaf motif and a dotted rim border.
- Overall shapeShallow rounded coupe bowls with short vertical sides transitioning to slender straight stems and flat circular bases.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.36 · h 0.62 (high) - Engraved bowl patternRepeated vertical oval or leaf-shaped engraving around the lower half of each bowl and a dotted or scalloped engraved band just below the rim.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Filled vs emptyRight foreground glass contains a pale golden sparkling liquid with visible bubbles and surface reflections; left background glass is empty and clear.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Stem and base detailStraight narrow circular stems with a small knop near the base of the bowl and flat round bases showing internal concentric ring reflections.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Glass clarity and reflectionsMaterial is transparent clear glass producing bright highlights and mirror reflections from surrounding objects on bowl and base surfaces.
Other
Photographed on a large reflective metal serving tray with a neutral beige background and a floral arrangement visible in the upper right. Soft studio lighting creates gentle shadows and reflections.
- Serving trayLarge round reflective metal tray occupies the lower half of the image and reflects the glasses and overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (high) - Floral propCluster of yellow, orange and white flowers arranged in the upper right corner, partially cropped and out of focus.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth neutral beige backdrop with soft directional lighting from above-left producing mild shadowing to the right and beneath objects.
- Image compositionTwo glasses arranged with one slightly in front and to the right of the other; foreground glass centered slightly right of midline.
Colors
pale champagne gold· liquid in bowl#E3D3C4clear glass (colorless)· glass#E9E9EA- Overall shapeShallow rounded coupe bowls with short vertical sides transitioning to slender straight stems and flat circular bases.
- 02
Product
Single clear glass coupe (champagne coupe) shown in close detail with a frosted engraved decorative band around the bowl; slender stem with a small knop and a round flat foot; part of a second matching glass is visible at right.
- Bowl shapeShallow, wide coupe bowl with gently sloping sides and a thin rim, shown front-left in three-quarter view.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.11 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Engraved decorative bandFrosted/etched horizontal decoration around the upper bowl consisting of a top row of small ovals/dots, two thin horizontal lines, a row of vertical oval lozenge shapes, and a lower row of hanging leaf or floral motifs forming a continuous garland.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.15 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Stem profileStraight, slender stem that slightly tapers and includes a small rounded knop where it meets the bowl, connecting to the foot.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.38 (high) - Foot detailFlat circular foot with visible edge and a soft reflection on the surface below; foot connects to the stem via a short tapered base.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface reflections and transparencyClear transparent glass with specular highlights and internal reflections; bowl and stem show bright highlights and slight color fringing where light passes through.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.10 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (medium) - Partial second glassRight-side cropped second matching coupe showing its bowl, stem and foot edges, partially obscured by foreground glass and cropped by image edge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light marble surface with a neutral beige background; shallow depth of field with soft lighting and a blurred floral prop at top right.
- Background and surfaceNeutral beige background and light-colored marble or stone surface with visible reflection of the glass foot.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Floral prop, blurredOut-of-focus flowers visible above and behind the right glass, producing soft color accents (orange, white) but not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot composition and focusClose-up, slightly low-angle composition focusing on the left glass bowl and stem; foreground glass in sharp focus, background elements softly blurred.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing gentle highlights on rim, bowl, stem, and foot and subtle shadows on the surface below.
Colors
frosted white· etched decoration on bowlclear/transparent glass· clear glass body (bowl and stem)#A6957A- Bowl shapeShallow, wide coupe bowl with gently sloping sides and a thin rim, shown front-left in three-quarter view.
- 03
Product
Multiple clear glass drinking vessels are arranged on a reflective round tray: a tall martini-style glass with long stem and etched dot/ring pattern, two coupe-style stemmed glasses with the same etched rim motif, and a short straight-sided rocks/whisky glass. All glassware is transparent clear glass with visible etched/frosted decorative band near the rim on the stemmed glasses.
- Stemware shapesThree stemmed glasses are visible: a tall martini-style glass with a conical bowl and long slender stem at left, a shallow coupe-style glass with a wide shallow bowl on a short stem at right-center, and another coupe-style glass partially visible at front right; all have circular footed bases.
3 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.54 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.33 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.58 · w 0.29 · h 0.35 (medium) - Rocks glassA short, straight-sided rocks/whisky glass sits front-center with a thick base and visible liquid and a curled citrus peel garnish inside.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Etched decorative bandThe stemmed glasses show a repeating dotted and short-stroke etched or frosted band encircling the bowl near the rim.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.22 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Glass material and finishAll visible vessels are transparent clear glass with smooth glossy surfaces producing specular highlights and reflections of the surrounding scene.
- Garnishes and contentsSeveral glasses contain colored liquid and garnishes: one martini-style glass has green olives on a toothpick, one coupe has a pale sparkling liquid, another coupe and a martini-style glass contain pink foamy cocktails, and the rocks glass contains an amber liquid with citrus peel.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Lifestyle scene on a marble surface with a reflective metal serving tray and a floral arrangement; soft studio lighting produces clear reflections and gentle shadows.
- Serving trayA large round highly reflective metal tray occupies the central lower area, reflecting the glassware and nearby colors.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.56 · w 0.86 · h 0.33 (high) - Floral propA bouquet of yellow, white, and orange poppy-like flowers in a metallic vase appears at the top right and casts reflections on the tray.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface and backgroundThe scene is set on a light-colored marble or stone tabletop with a neutral beige wall background.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from upper left produces gentle highlights on glass rims and clear reflections on the tray; shadows are soft and not harsh.
- Image framingThree-quarters view crop including full tray and most glassware; top-left and top-right areas include floral elements while lower corners show tabletop.
Colors
clear glass· stemmed glass bowls and bodies#C3B295frosted white· etched decorative band- Stemware shapesThree stemmed glasses are visible: a tall martini-style glass with a conical bowl and long slender stem at left, a shallow coupe-style glass with a wide shallow bowl on a short stem at right-center, and another coupe-style glass partially visible at front right; all have circular footed bases.
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Q&A
4 answered- Are these glasses shaped as flutes or coupes?
- These are champagne coupes (also known as saucers), not flutes. They have the classic wide, shallow bowl and short stem typical of a coupe shape.
- Is the engraving hand-etched or machine-made, and will it fade over time with repeated dishwasher use?
- The engraving is hand-engraved, not machine-made. Because it is cut into the crystal surface (not printed), it is permanent and will not fade with repeated dishwasher use — both the hand-engraving and the dishwasher-safe designation are confirmed by the brand.
- What is the total volume of each glass (not just the 150 ml fill capacity)?
- The stated fill capacity is 150 ml (5 oz.), which is the recommended usable volume. Total volume (brimful) is not published, but based on the dimensions (11.5 cm tall, 8.5 cm wide) the glass can hold a bit more if filled to the rim, though we recommend sticking to the 150 ml fill line for comfortable drinking.
- Are these glasses suitable for serving other sparkling wines, cocktails, or non-alcoholic drinks, or only champagne?
- Yes, these coupes are perfectly suitable for serving other sparkling wines, cocktails, and even non-alcoholic drinks. The brand states they can be used for cocktails as well, and the classic coupe shape is a favorite for vintage cocktails and desserts.