The Perry Family Crest beer glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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 Perry
Perry (Pery / de la Perer) is an ancient Anglo-Norman and English topographic and status surname derived from Middle English perrie or Old French poirier (referring to an ancestor who lived near a prominent pear tree or orchard, or served as a manorial orchard keeper). Establishing early seats across Worcestershire, Somerset, Devon, and Ireland (where the family was elevated as Earls of Limerick), the House of Perry produced naval commanders, High Sheriffs, and pioneering engineers. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Richard de la Perer).
The symbolism of the Perry coat of arms
Visually bold and chivalric, the Perry coat of arms features a shield partitioned quarterly in red and gold, charged overall with a broad argent / silver or white diagonal band (bend) bearing three walking black lions rampant. In classical heraldry, the red and gold quarters symbolise martial courage, fortitude, generosity, and royal favor. The silver diagonal bend represents a knightly sash of honor and unblemished judicial purity, while the three black lions rampant signify supreme bravery, deep wisdom, dignity, and watchful protection of domain. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of red and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Worcestershire and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785–1819): Celebrated American naval hero of the Battle of Lake Erie ("We have met the enemy and they are ours").
Alice Perry (1885–1969): Famed Irish engineer, poet, and the first woman in Europe to graduate with a degree in engineering.
Commodore Matthew C. Perry (1794–1858): Renowned US Navy officer who led the 1853 expedition opening diplomatic relations with Japan.
Product details
- Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
- Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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