Glass Goblet
Brief Statistics of the Wine Goblet
Stemware comes in so many varieties that its kind of over whelming, but never the less, they all have a specific purpose for their shape, size and weight. Goblets, in general, all have a stem although there are wine glasses with no stem and are mostly intended for tasting and they also come in different sizes and weights but are not usually intended for the overall function of enjoying a glass of fine wine or a brandy.
Goblets were first made of baked clay and also wood. Introduced in the Pleistocene era, both of which are still used today but are not as popular as blown glass. There are however, inexpensive goblets that are formed and not blown and these are often molded to copy expensive crystal like Riedel and Waterford. Sometimes only an experienced collector could tell the difference. So watch out for fakes. In most cases though because of its popularity and afordability if the web sight you go to is resonably priced and clames their colection is Hand Blown crystal glass! I would suspect in most cases you are getting genuine crystal glass.
Introduced by the Phoenicians, along came bronze offering an elegant option to the goblet and a lot of dinnerware. From early 1300s to 1800s leather was also used and was known as a blackjack something that is not found very often these days. Silver was introduced by the French and used mostly by the upper class and was marked with a hallmark in an inconspicuous spot proving its authenticity and often giving the artist credit. Silver was the most collectable in its popular era and still catches the eye of a serious collector.
Pewter is an interesting metal for fine dinnerware and is still quite collectible. How ever inexpensive pewter is not a suitable alloy for a functional drinking vessel or for functional table ware, as it is an alloy and may contain a generous amount of lead, as much as 85% blended with other metals; most popular are tin,copper,antimony and bismuth. It could be considered the poor man’s silver but is still worthy of being collectable. However leaded crystal glass is also a very glamorous collectable and it is sometimes cut by a skilled glass cutter. The faceting of it being cut refracts the light into fascinating rainbow patterns when viewed in the sun light. Not all fine quality crystal glass is cut however. You Can test to see if your crystal wine glass is genuine just tap the rim with your fingernail or the chamber of the goblet with a solid object like the handle of a spoon and it should ring like a bell and not go clunk as plain glass does.
Regardless of the medium used, to make a goblet it still remains the acceptable vessel for fine wines and brandy and the shape is still considered the most popular for just such beverages. The shape has a lot to do with the name given such as white wine goblet, red wine goblet and water goblet. They all have the traditional stem with a globular shape for the contents, although it is simply a more specific and glamorous name for a wine glass.
Today when someone says goblet it reminds most of us of the magical Goblet of Fire in the Harry Potter stories and movies. Regardless of the magic you are trying to conger with your goblet, consider the overall elegance of using the right vessel for the beverage served and enjoy!
About the Author
I love steamware so much I have built an online store called Goblets and More. Please visit us for quality serving equipment. Here you will find a beautiful display of decanters, glass goblets, martini glasses and champagne flutes.
Making a Glass Goblet
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Libbey Vina Round Red Wine Goblets, 18-1/4-Ounce, Set of 6 $15.13 Libbey, 6 Piece, 18-1/4 OZ, Vina, Round, Wine Goblet Set…. |
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Libbey Vina 12-Piece Stemless Red and White Wine Glasses in Clear $20.99 Unwind while sipping on your favorite glass of wine! Whether you & your guests prefer red or white wine these stemless wine glasses are perfect for serving wine! 12 piece stemless wine glasses. Dishwasher safe. Glass…. |
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Libbey Polaris Drinking Glasses and Tumblers, Set of 16 $26.99 This contemporary style set includes 8 coolers and 8 double old fashioned glasss… |
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Americas Flag Design – Goblet – 12.5 oz. Goblet – 12.5 oz – 6 inches tall This design holds special significance as it is dedicated to Raenell’s son, Sergeant Ryan Agnew, who served with the U. S. Army in Iraq. Resplendent in hand painted crisp red, white and blue, the stars and stripes of Old Glory flow across each piece as if lifted by a refreshing breeze. Patriotism never looked so good!… |
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Plastic 5.5 oz. Wine Glasses (20 count) Adult $3.35 Includes 20 plastic 5.5 fl. oz. Wine Glasses…. |
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Member’s Mark Clear Plastic Cups – 100/16 oz. $9.48 B001KJFPR8… |
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Jeweled Goblet $2.59 Complete your Party with Pirate Tableware! Since no pirate party is complete until everything has swashbucklin’ style, don’t forget the pirate drinking glasses. The pirate jeweled goblet is not only a perfect addition to any pirate party, but is also a great king, prince or knights goblet. Goblet is made of plastic. 7″ tall and 3″ wide at widest point. Jewel design. Holds eight ounces. Assorted st… |
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Decorated Mouse Pad with Mexico, cup, chalice, carved, metal, goblet, glass Professional “Brite White” fabric mouse pads are among the most versatile and durable, providing brilliant graphic reproduction for spot color or full color imprints. This durable polyester surface is above industry standards and provides a superior product value overall. Designed to reproduce vibrant detailed images. Our mouse pads have white fabric top with the 100% genuine black rubber base (n… |
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Decorated Mouse Pad with carved, black and white, Mexico, cup, metal, goblet, chalice, glass Professional “Brite White” fabric mouse pads are among the most versatile and durable, providing brilliant graphic reproduction for spot color or full color imprints. This durable polyester surface is above industry standards and provides a superior product value overall. Designed to reproduce vibrant detailed images. Our mouse pads have white fabric top with the 100% genuine black rubber base (n… |
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Colin Cowie Silver Trimmed Wine Glasses – Set of 4. Product Category: CLOSEOUTS Colin Cowie Silver Trimmed Wine Glasses – Set of 4. Boast simple sophistication with our Colin Cowie Set of 4 Wine Glassware. Classically styled with gleaming silver trim color, this elegantly proportioned set of exquisite glassware dresses up your entertaining. Colin Cowie Set of 4 Wine Glasses Feature: (4) 6-oz. champagne flutes Measure approx. 3.5″ in diameter x 8.5″ H Ideal for serving white w… |
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Mouth Blown Glass Goblet – Short $83.49 Mouth Blown Glass Goblet – Short |
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Lancaster Colony – 20 oz. Weiss Glass Goblet, Case of 12, Clear $83.98 20 oz. “Weiss” Glass Goblet, Case of 12 |
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- 10 oz. Nuance Glass Goblet, Case of 12, Clear $26.38 10 oz. “Nuance” Glass Goblet, Case of 12 |
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Libbey – 12 oz. Teardrop Goblet Glass, Case of 36, Clear $118.78 12 oz. “Teardrop” Goblet Glass, Case of 36 |
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Lancaster Colony 18 oz. Weiss Glass Goblet, Case of 12, Clear $87.54 18 oz. “Weiss” Glass Goblet, Case of 12 |
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Libbey – 11-1/2 oz. Embassy Goblet Glass, Case of 24, Clear $79.18 11-1/2 oz. “Embassy” Goblet Glass, Case of 24 |
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Goblet Vase $14.99 Let your beautiful flowers rest with this impressive and unique Goblet Vase. The subtle seed-pressed texture of this goblet shaped glass vase shines much more dramatically when light passes through it, allowing for the blue coloring to highlight its miniscule formations. This blue decorative vase will surely look wonderful on windowsills and table tops and makes a wonderful gift for a loved one. Enjoy this Goblet Vase for yourself or give it as a gift to a friend who loves flowers. Manufacturer: ACHLA Designs. Brand: ACHLA Designs. Part Number: GV-01BL. UPC: 719908318819 |
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Libbey – 12 oz. Hoffman House Glass Goblet, Case of 12, Clear $59.94 12 oz. “Hoffman House” Glass Goblet, Case of 12 |
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Libbey – 10 oz. Hoffman House Goblet Glass, Case of 12, Clear $64.78 10 oz. “Hoffman House” Goblet Glass, Case of 12 |
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- 12 oz. Excalibur Grand Savoie Goblet Glass, Case of 24, Clear $91.18 12 oz. “Excalibur Grand Savoie” Goblet Glass, Case of 24 |
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Libbey – 10-1/2 oz. Embassy Banquet Goblet Glass, Case of 24, Clear $79.18 10-1/2 oz. “Embassy” Banquet Goblet Glass, Case of 24 |
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Fiesta Stripes Goblet $11 Fiesta Stripes goblet. The multi-colored Fiesta Stripes glasses will blend in perfectly with all of the Fiesta dinnerware colors. Glass holds 16 ounces and measures 7″ tall. PHOTO SHOWN FOR COLOR PURPOSE ONLY. GOBLET IS A STEM GLASS. |
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G.E.T. Enterprises Inc. – 12 oz. Heavy Plastic Goblet Glass, Each, Clear $3.48 12 oz. Heavy Plastic Goblet Glass, Each |
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Creepy Clutch Goblet Cup $4.99 Throwing a costume party and want everything to be perfect down to the cups your guests drink out of? If so, this Creepy Clutch Goblet Cup is just for you! This goblet is sure to be a hit with your guests and will go perfectly with your scary Halloween theme. The scratchy roughness in the plastic glass is part of the spooky theme and includes one goblet. Dimensions: 8″ Tall x 3.5″ Wide |
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Bloody Spider Goblet $5.99 Goblet Bloody Spider – An unusual looking plastic glass with a black widow spider and webbing on the outer side and an inner liner with blood-like fluid that flows around the glass when moved. Blood appears when you drink. |
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Etched Leaf Bordeaux Wine Goblet $2.98 Serve your wine in style at your next party or gathering with the Etched Leaf Bordeaux Wine Goblet. Perfect for all of your wine serving needs this Bordeaux features etched leaves encircling the goblet portion of the glass. Great for parties cookouts or your next wine tasting event. |
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Cranberry Goblet $1.39 Holiday watercolor invitation has a place setting accented by holly and berries alongside a tinted wine glass. Bright white enclosure cards are available. |
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Murano Glass Accessories – GOBLET $59 Handmade in Italy |
