The Seymour 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 Seymour
Seymour (Saint-Maur) is an illustrious ancient Anglo-Norman grandee noble surname derived from Saint-Maur-des-Fossés in Normandy. Arriving in England during the 1066 Norman Conquest, the House of Seymour rose to supreme royal aristocracy as Dukes of Somerset, Earls of Hertford, and Barons Seymour. The dynasty played a pivotal role in English royal history, producing Queen Jane Seymour (third wife of King Henry VIII and mother of King Edward VI) and Lord Protectors of the Realm.
The symbolism of the Seymour coat of arms
Visually complex and royal, the Seymour coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a red pile (wedge pointing downward) bearing three golden lions passant guardant in pale, set between six deep blue fleurs-de-lis (three on each side in chief and flanks). In classical heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity, elevation of mind, and royal favor, while the red pile with golden lions denotes direct royal English alignment, supreme courage, and knightly sacrifice. The six deep blue fleurs-de-lis signify French ducal heritage, spiritual purity, and high nobility across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a red phoenix rising from golden flames, serving as an iconic emblem of immortality, rebirth out of trial, and invincible endurance. Below, the motto scroll displays Foy pour devoir, translating to "Faith for duty." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Wiltshire and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Queen Jane Seymour (c. 1508–1537): Queen Consort of England, wife of King Henry VIII, and mother of King Edward VI.
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset (c. 1500–1552): Lord Protector of England and uncle to King Edward VI.
Lady Margaret Seymour (16th Century): English noblewoman, scholar, and author.
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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