The Stone 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 Stone
Stone (de la Stone) is an ancient English topographic surname derived from Old English stan (referring to an ancestor residing near a prominent boundary stone, ancient megalith, or manorial stone edifice). Establishing premier landed seats across Kent, Essex, Cornwall, and Devon, the House of Stone produced High Sheriffs, Signers of the American Declaration of Independence, and pioneer suffragists. Codified early in feudal administrative records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls (Warin de la Stane).
The symbolism of the Stone coat of arms
Visually striking and nature-inspired, the Stone coat of arms features a shield partitioned vertically per pale in red (gules) and deep blue, charged with a central golden eagle displayed with spread wings and claws, set between three golden five-petaled cinquefoils or roses (two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the red and blue fields symbolise martial courage, fortitude, sacrifice, loyalty, and faith. The central golden eagle displayed represents high intellect, solar courage, imperial vision, and swift execution, while the three golden cinquefoils denote grace, beauty, hope, and unyielding family unity across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a walking argent / silver or white wolf or hound (passant), symbolising fierce courage, stealth, and acute watchfulness. Below, the motto scroll displays Vive et vivas, translating to "Live and let live." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Kent and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
Thomas Stone (1743–1787): American Founding Father, lawyer, and Signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Lucy Stone (1818–1893): World-famous American suffragist, abolitionist, and pioneer for women's rights.
Sir Thomas Stone (16th Century): Landed gentleman and magistrate in Kent.
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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