The Hicks 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 Hicks
Hicks (Hick / Hix) is an ancient English patronymic surname meaning "son of Hick" (a popular medieval pet form of Richard, derived from Germanic Ricard, meaning "powerful ruler"). Originating in Gloucestershire (Beverston Castle) and London following the Norman Conquest, the House of Hicks rose to high aristocracy as Viscounts Campden and Baronets of Witcombe, producing Lord Mayors, judges, and parliamentary leaders. Codified in early administrative rolls, the name appears in the 1327 Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire (Richard Hekke).
The symbolism of the Hicks coat of arms
Visually elegant, the Hicks coat of arms features a red shield charged with a broad golden wavy horizontal band (fess) set between three golden fleurs-de-lis (two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the red shield symbolises martial valour and sacrifice, while the wavy golden fess denotes knightly sashes of honour, architectural protection, and ocean/river voyages. The three golden fleurs-de-lis represent royal favor, purity, and noble expansion. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a buck's (stag's) head erased, signifying forest lordship and peaceful dignity. Below, the motto scroll displays Tout bien ou rein, translating from French to "All good or nothing." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Gloucestershire and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Sir Baptist Hicks, 1st Viscount Campden (1551–1629): Wealthy London merchant, Member of Parliament, and benefactor.
Lady Elizabeth Hicks (17th Century): Recorded noblewoman and benefactor in Gloucestershire charters.
Elias Hicks (1748–1830): Famed American Quaker preacher and abolitionist leader.
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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