The Cook Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Cook
Cook is an ancient English and Scottish occupational surname derived from the Old English coc (from Latin coquus), referring to a master cook or chief culinary administrator of a manorial or royal household. Highly respected within medieval society, master cooks held major responsibilities within noble guild trade corporations and civic administration. The surname was codified following the 1066 Norman Conquest, appearing in the 1185 Pipe Rolls of Essex (Galfridus le Coc) and the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire.
The symbolism of the Cook coat of arms
Visually striking, the Cook coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a broad argent / silver or white horizontal band (fess) bearing a red fleur-de-lis set between two red crescents, positioned between three silver wolves' or dogs' heads erased in golden crowns. In heraldry, the deep blue shield denotes loyalty and truth, while the horizontal band and red fleur-de-lis represent military honour and chivalry. The red crescents symbolise enlightenment, and the silver wolves' heads denote fierce watchfulness and courage. Positioned above the shield, the crest features blue and white feather plumes. Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884).
Historical figures
Sir Thomas Cook (c. 1410–1478): Prominent 15th-century merchant, Lord Mayor of London, and Member of Parliament.
Captain James Cook (1728–1779): Famed British naval captain, explorer, and cartographer who charted the Pacific and Australasia.
George Cook (1772–1845): Distinguished Scottish minister, educator, and church historian.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This 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.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
Don’t see your family name?
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