{"product_id":"chavez-family-crest-rocks-glass-castile-galicia","title":"Chavez Family Crest rocks glass - Castile and Galicia origin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eA Chavez family crest rocks glass makes for a classy and elegant gift. This classic, sturdy, quality glass is ideal for whiskey and cocktail lovers. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 152, 8);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chavez rocks glass proudly displays the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eescudo de armas of an ancient, distinct branch of the Chavez family that settled within the kingdoms of Castile and Galicia. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Spanish heraldry, records are maintained differently than in British or French traditions. Instead of a shield being granted exclusively to a specific \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eindividual and passed strictly to the eldest son, Spanish armorials—such as the Repertorio de Blasones—register shields to entire linajes (lineages or branches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis distinguished \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChavez coat of arms is a formally documented, court-certified Castilian variant with an illustrious royal lineage. This exact shield is officially preserved in the masterwork of Spanish heraldry, the Repertorio de Blasones de la Comunidad Hispánica, compiled by Vicente de Cadenas y Vicent, the historic King of Arms (Cronista de Armas) for the Spanish Ministry of Justice, and appears in the Certificaciones de Armas (Certificates of Nobility) filed between the 16th and 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA notable figure linked to this Chavez family branch was \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlonso de Chaves, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe ’Imperial Mapmaker’ (c. 1495 – 1587). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHe was one of the most brilliant scientific minds of the Spanish Renaissance and a monumental figure in the Age of Discovery. Operating from the secretive Casa de la Contratación (House of Trade) in Seville under the Crown of Castile, he served as the Piloto Mayor (Chief Pilot) and Royal Cosmographer for both Emperor Charles V and King Philip II. As the ultimate gatekeeper of the New World, Chaves was entrusted with maintaining the Padrón Real—the highly classified, master world map that every Spanish sea captain was legally required to copy before charting a course across the Atlantic. His legacy beautifully embodies the intellectual, scientific, and maritime mastery of the Castilian heartland, making him a proud historical anchor for the Chávez family name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach crest on this site is an artwork by heraldic artist \u003cstrong\u003eÉamonn Breathnach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched and based on the earliest available records from a variety of heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and precision, these artworks create the perfect gift for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass material\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested uses\u003c\/strong\u003e: These rocks glasses make perfect Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, wedding gifts, Father's Day gifts, and anniversary gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53708140872025,"sku":"9676594_19793","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/rocks-glass-10.5-oz-front-673c0c4731ad8.jpg?v=1731988565","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/chavez-family-crest-rocks-glass-castile-galicia","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}