Mason Family Crest framed artprint - lion emblem

The Mason Family Crest framed artprint - lion emblem. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

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 Mason

Mason is an ancient English and Scottish occupational and status surname derived from Old French maçon (meaning "stone-mason" or "master builder"). Originating with master craftsmen who constructed medieval cathedrals, castles, and civic fortresses, families bearing the name established respected manorial seats across Warwickshire (Stratford-upon-Avon), Kent, and Scotland. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (John le Mason).

The symbolism of the Mason coat of arms

Commanding and mythic, the Mason coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a central deep blue lion rampant. In classical heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity, elevation of mind, and high standing, while the deep blue lion represents loyalty, truth, supreme courage, and heroic leadership. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a mermaid holding a golden mirror in her right hand and a golden comb in her left—an ancient emblem of eloquence, maritime guardianship, self-knowledge, and the attraction of good fortune. Below, the motto scroll displays Dum spiro spero, translating to "While I breathe, I hope." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Warwickshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.

Historical figures

George Mason IV (1725–1792): American Founding Father and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Lady Anne Mason (17th Century): Recorded English gentlewoman and benefactor in Warwickshire land rolls.
William Mason (1725–1797): Famed English poet, editor, and biographer.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

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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.