I had a few engagement gifts. They were:

Kettle
Casserole dish
Towels (bath and tea)
Some money

Think that was it. I was living in a shared house at the time too so kept them at Mum's house for a couple of years until we were in our own flat the year before we married. Still have the dishes and towels, but the kettle gave up the ghost after 6 years of constant use and was replaced (after a few tears) this year. More than 6 years... mum borrowed it for 6 months too!