The Robyn Family Crest Rocks 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 Robyn
Robyn is a primary historical spelling variant of the ancient Anglo-Norman, English, and French surname Robin (a diminutive of Robert, meaning "bright fame"). Established across Jersey (Channel Islands), Devon, Cornwall, and Flanders, families bearing the Robyn spelling served as international merchants, civic magistrates, and landed gentlemen.
The symbolism of the Robyn coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral bearings of the noble Robin lineage, the Robyn coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a broad golden chevron bearing three green thistle plants with red flowers/berries. In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and unyielding faith, while the golden chevron represents architectural protection, generosity, and knightly sashes of honor. The three green thistles with red blooms signify fierce independence, resilience, royal protection, and enduring vitality. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a European robin bird standing upon a wreath, serving as an iconic canting emblem representing friendly spirit, heraldic song, watchfulness, and hopeful renewal. Below, the motto scroll displays Vivit post funera virtus, translating to "Virtue lives after death." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was documented in Channel Islands and European armorial registers and catalogued in J.B. Rietstap’s Armorial Général.
Historical figures
Sir Richard Robyn (16th Century): Landholder and magistrate recorded in Channel Islands charters.
Lady Elizabeth Robyn (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Devon land rolls.
William Robyn (18th Century): Merchant pioneer and civic leader.
Product details
- Classic rocks glass with family crest
- Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)
- Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)
- Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
- 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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