{"product_id":"james-family-crest-beer-glass-of-langley-hall","title":"James Family Crest beer glass - of Langley Hall","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any James who enjoys a beer!\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 53, 50);\"\u003eJames Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe symbolism of the James family crest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis historic coat of arms features a vibrant red shield displaying a single gold \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003edolphin\u003c\/b\u003e shown in a curved, leaping position. The solid red background serves as a traditional symbol of military bravery and sacrifice on the battlefield, while the brilliant gold denotes generosity, honor, and an elevation of mind. In ancient and medieval lore, the dolphin was revered as the king of fish, representing salvation, swiftness, and a deep affection for humanity. It was widely believed that dolphins actively guided lost mariners through perilous waters, indicating that the family line produced decisive leaders who acted as protectors of their community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003ePerched directly above the shield is the family crest, which features a standing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eostrich\u003c\/b\u003e. In early heraldry, the ostrich carried an intriguing backstory; it was celebrated as a symbol of immense endurance, patience, and steady faith. This stemmed from a popular medieval belief that the ostrich possessed a miraculous physical constitution allowing it to digest anything, even iron. Furthermore, its prized feathers were worn by knights on the battlefield as a visible mark of high dignity, truth, and command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eComplementing the entire display is the historic French motto on the scroll below, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eJ'aime à jamais\u003c\/i\u003e, which translates directly to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003e\"I love forever.\"\u003c\/b\u003e This elegant phrase was chosen by the family as a clever phonetic pun on the surname itself, with the French words \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"262\"\u003eJ'aime\u003c\/i\u003e sounding nearly identical to the English name James. This exact combination of the protective dolphin, the enduring ostrich, and the romantic wordplay of the motto was permanently authenticated by royal heralds for the prominent James families of Berkshire and Hampshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe origin story of the James name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe surname James is a patronymic name, meaning it originally developed to identify an individual simply as the son of James. The personal name itself has ancient roots, traveling through multiple cultures and languages before stabilizing into its modern English form. It derives from the Latin name \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"300\"\u003eIacobus\u003c\/i\u003e, which traveled through Old French as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"346\"\u003eJames\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"355\"\u003eJaumes\u003c\/i\u003e, while the Latin form itself stems directly from the ancient Hebrew name \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"435\"\u003eYa'aqov\u003c\/i\u003e, translating historically to the supplanter or one who follows at the heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhile the personal name was introduced to the British Isles by the Normans following the Conquest of 1066, it did not transform into a permanent, hereditary family surname until the late 13th century. One of the earliest provable factual records of the surname appears in the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"276\"\u003eHundred Rolls of England in 1273\u003c\/b\u003e, which lists Walter James in Huntingdonshire and Richard James in Cambridgeshire as documented taxpayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis specific armorial lineage with the dolphin shield and ostrich crest was first officially verified during the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003e1634 Heraldic Visitation of Hampshire\u003c\/b\u003e, where royal heralds recorded it as an ancient ancestral right for the James family of Denford, Berkshire, and Newport on the Isle of Wight. The design achieved its highest level of formal recognition on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"356\"\u003eJuly 28, 1791\u003c\/b\u003e, when the British Crown officially granted a hereditary Baronetcy to Sir Walter James of Langley Hall, Berkshire, who served as the Warden of the Mint, forever preserving this legendary lineage in official history books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach crest featured on this site is a faithful reproduction of an original artwork created by heraldic artist \u003cstrong\u003eÉamonn Breathnach\u003c\/strong\u003e. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest records found in a variety of heraldic archives. All are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethoughtfully crafted and authentic in style.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNoted for their elegance and intricate detail, these artworks make a uniquely personal gift for family and friends on any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sturdy pint glass\u003cbr\u003e• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust a heads-up: this piece loves a gentle hand-wash! 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