The Perkins Family Crest framed artprint. 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 Perkins
Perkins (Parkins / Perkinson) is an ancient English patronymic surname meaning "son of Perkin" (a medieval diminutive of Peter, meaning "rock"). Establishing premier landed seats across Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Berkshire (Ufton Court), and Northamptonshire, the House of Perkins produced High Sheriffs, parliamentary officers, and scholars. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1327 Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire (John Perkyns).
The symbolism of the Perkins coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Perkins coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a central walking black lion (lion passant), set between three red fleurs-de-lis (two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the silver shield symbolises sincerity, peace, and unblemished judicial purity, while the central black lion passant represents supreme bravery, deep wisdom, dignity, and watchful defense of domain. The three red fleurs-de-lis signify royal favor, martial sacrifice, and spiritual purity across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a walking black lion holding a red fleur-de-lis in its right paw, reinforcing courageous leadership holding noble faith. Below, the motto scroll displays Simplex vigilum veri, translating to "Simple guardian of truth." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Berkshire and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
Sir William Perkins (1638–1696): English landowner and knight recorded in London charters.
Lady Mary Perkins of Ufton Court (17th Century): English gentlewoman and benefactor.
Frances Perkins (1880–1965): World-famous American sociologist, worker rights advocate, and 4th US Secretary of Labor (first woman appointed to the US Cabinet).
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
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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