The Stevens 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 Stevens
Stevens is the primary historical patronymic spelling variant of the ancient surname Stephens ("son of Stephen"). Widespread across England, Wales, and North America, families bearing the Stevens spelling held respected manorial seats and produced high-ranking statesmen, surgical pioneers, and celebrated sculptors.
The symbolism of the Stevens coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral armorial bearings of the noble Stephens lineage, the Stevens coat of arms features a shield partitioned per chevron in deep blue and argent / silver or white, charged in chief with two golden eagles displayed combatant facing each other. In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the silver lower section represents unblemished judicial purity, peace, and sincerity. The two golden eagles denote high intellect, imperial vision, dual guardian courage, and noble standing. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a blue and silver falcon or bird resting, symbolising keen vigilance and peaceful ascension. Below, the motto scroll displays Virtutis amore, translating to "Through love of virtue." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in British heraldic registers and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Alfred Stevens (1817–1875): Celebrated English sculptor, designer, and artist.
Lady Mary Stevens (18th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Devon land charters.
Thaddeus Stevens (1792–1868): Famed American statesman, abolitionist leader, and Member of the US House of Representatives.
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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