The Robbins Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Robbins
Robbins (Robins / Robyns) is an ancient English patronymic surname meaning "son of Robin" (a medieval diminutive of Robert, meaning "bright fame"). Establishing influential landed estates across Gloucestershire, Somerset, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire, the House of Robbins produced High Sheriffs, parliamentary leaders, and medical pioneers. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls (John Robyns).
The symbolism of the Robbins coat of arms
Visually structured and sacred, the Robbins coat of arms features a shield partitioned vertically per pale in black and argent / silver or white with curved flanches counterchanged, charged overall with three fleurs-de-lis across the center. In classical heraldry, the contrast of black and silver fields symbolises deep wisdom, dignity, constancy, sincerity, and unblemished judicial purity. The three fleurs-de-lis represent royal favor, spiritual purity, and high nobility across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays two golden dolphins or sea-monsters affronté flanking a central silver and black fleur-de-lis, symbolising maritime guardianship, swift intellect, affection, and steadfast devotion. Below, the motto scroll displays Deus pro nobis, quis contra nos?, translating to "If God is for us, who can be against us?" The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Gloucestershire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Richard Robbins (16th Century): High Sheriff and landed gentleman recorded in Gloucestershire charters.
Lady Mary Robbins (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Somerset land rolls.
Frederick Chapman Robbins (1916–2003): Renowned American pediatrician, virologist, and Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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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