The Fenton Family Crest beer glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Fenton
Fenton is an ancient English and Welsh locational surname derived from Old English fenn (meaning "marsh" or "fen") and tūn (meaning "settlement" or "estate"). Originating in various manorial villages named Fenton across Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and Pembrokeshire (Wales), families holding the name established early seats throughout the medieval period. Codified early in administrative rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire (Robert de Fenton) and early Welsh March charters.
The symbolism of the Fenton coat of arms
Visually pure and sacred, the Fenton coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad central black cross set between four black fleurs-de-lis. In classical heraldry, the argent / silver or white shield denotes sincerity and peace, while the broad black cross represents wisdom, constancy, and unyielding Christian faith. The four black fleurs-de-lis symbolise chivalric honour, grace, and noble service. Positioned above the shield, the crest features an arm in armor holding a silver sword aloft, representing martial readiness and justice. Below, the motto scroll displays Gwell angau na gwarth, translating from Welsh to "Better death than dishonour." The formal recognition of this armorial design was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Nottinghamshire and Pembrokeshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Geoffrey Fenton (c. 1539–1608): Elizabethan author, translator, and Principal Secretary of State for Ireland.
Lady Anne Fenton (16th Century): English noblewoman and patron recorded in Munster state papers.
Elijah Fenton (1683–1730): English poet, scholar, and translator who assisted Alexander Pope with the translation of Homer's Odyssey.
Product details
- Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
- Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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