{"product_id":"russell-family-crest-rocks-glass-duke-of-bedford","title":"Russell Family Crest rocks glass – linked to the Duke of Bedford","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eA Russell family crest rocks glass makes for a classy and elegant gift. This classic, sturdy, quality glass is ideal for whiskey and cocktail lovers. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Symbolism of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRussell coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ancient seat of this Anglo-Norman family was at Kingston Russell in Dorsetshire. Historical records show that around 1224 (8 Henry III), Sir Ralph Russell was officially granted custody of his wife’s extensive baronial lands. In the oldest feudal records of Dorset and Gloucestershire, this original line of \"Rossells\" is explicitly documented as bearing the red lion rampant (Argent, a lion rampant gules).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThis particular version of the Russell family crest is linked to the Dukes of Bedford, who added a goat. According to one source, the goat was chosen \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf xbwgZc_h\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb xbwgZc_h\/HugV6--\u003eto demonstrate martial perseverance, agility, and the relentless drive to climb to the highest peaks of success\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThree scallop shells, known as \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epilgrim shells\" represent ancestors who undertook the sacred crusades or pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Motto is the now world-famous maxim, \"Che sara sara\" (What will be, will be). First adopted by John Russell, the 1st Earl of Bedford, in the 16th century, it remains a timeless testament to facing destiny with ultimate confidence and composure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(171, 120, 3);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's note:\u003c\/strong\u003e I was intrigued to learn that medieval pilgrims collected sea shells from the beaches of Galicia to prove they had reached the western edge of Christendom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coat of arms on this site is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched and based on the earliest available records from a variety of heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail these glasses are perfect as 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested uses\u003c\/strong\u003e: These rocks glasses make perfect Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, wedding gifts, Father's Day gifts and anniversary gifts.\u003c\/p\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\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53727651561817,"sku":"8039036_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-67401be6a779f.jpg?v=1779408705","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/russell-family-crest-rocks-glass-duke-of-bedford","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}