{"product_id":"norton-family-crest-rocks-glass-english-orign","title":"Norton Family Crest Rocks Glass - English origin","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any Norton who enjoys the odd nip of the gin or whiskey. The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 68, 68);\"\u003eNorton Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(178, 136, 1);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eNicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a housewarming or a wedding, this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe symbolism or the Norton Family crest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThis coat of arms represents the English lineage of the Norton name, which is deeply rooted in the early Anglo-Saxon history of Great Britain. As a locational surname, Norton originates from the Old English words for a north settlement or estate, used to designate individuals who lived in or managed a northern town. Because dozens of villages across England shared this name, multiple unrelated families independently adopted it over the centuries. The surname itself appears as early as the Domesday Book of 1086, while this specific green shield featuring a golden lion rampant was formally verified and recorded by the College of Arms during the royal Heraldic Visitations between 1530 and 1689.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eEvery element of this design carries specific heraldic weight, chosen to reflect the virtues of the ancestral estate. The central lion rampant, depicted standing proudly on a single hind leg, is the traditional king of beasts, representing majestic power, military fortitude, and undying courage. Resting above the shield is the griffin crest, a mythical beast combining the traits of an eagle and a lion to symbolise fierce intelligence, vigilance, and the protection of family treasure. These figures are rendered in gold to signify generosity and elevation of mind, set against a green field that represents strength, growth, and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eNotable Historical Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eProminent individuals have carried this English heritage forward through the centuries, including Thomas Norton, a notable Elizabethan lawyer and politician who co-authored Gorboduc in 1561, celebrated historically as the very first English tragedy written in blank verse. In the next century, John Norton, an influential English Puritan clergyman, emigrated to the New World in 1635 and became a leading religious writer and political figure in early colonial Boston. If your family history traces its roots back to England—such as Yorkshire, Hampshire, Kent—or early colonial English settlers, this elegant lion rampant design serves as your historical family crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass material\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53726573166937,"sku":"2299654_19793","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/rocks-glass-10.5-oz-front-673fa52550189.jpg?v=1779834093","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/norton-family-crest-rocks-glass-english-orign","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}