The Digby 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 Digby
Digby is an ancient English noble and locational surname derived from the parish of Digby in Lincolnshire (from Old Norse dík, ditch or dike, and býr, farmstead or settlement). The House of Digby established prominent seats at Tilton in Leicestershire and Sherborne Castle in Dorset, rising to high aristocracy as Earls of Bristol and Barons Digby. Recorded in early feudal rolls, including the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire.
The symbolism of the Digby coat of arms
Visually pure and elegant, the Digby coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a large argent / silver or white fleur-de-lis. In classical heraldry, the deep blue shield symbolises loyalty, truth, and steadfast devotion, while the silver fleur-de-lis represents purity, grace, and chivalric honour. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a standing ostrich holding a golden horseshoe in its beak, an emblem of strength and digestion of adversity. Below, the motto scroll displays Deo non fortuna, translating to "From God, not fortune." Documented in Burke's General Armory (1884).
Historical figures
Lady Venetia Digby (1600–1633): Celebrated English noblewoman and famous beauty of the Stuart court.
Sir Kenelm Digby (1603–1665): Famed English courtier, diplomat, natural philosopher, and astrologer.
George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol (1612–1677): Prominent English statesman, royalist military commander, and Secretary of State.
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.
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