The Wagner Family Crest beer 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 Wagner
Wagner is an ancient German, Austrian, and Swiss occupational surname derived from German Wagner (meaning "wainwright," "wagon maker," "cartwright," or "builder of carriages," from Old High German wagan, meaning "wagon"). Originating during the early Middle Ages across Bavaria, Saxony, Austria, and Switzerland, families bearing the Wagner name held patrician standing in craft guilds, municipal councils, and civic courts. Expanding across Europe and the Americas, the House of Wagner produced world-famous composers, architects, and scholars.
The symbolism of the Wagner coat of arms
Visually rich and dynamic, the Wagner coat of arms features a radiant golden shield divided palewise by a central vertical deep blue band (pale azure) charged with a golden wagon wheel flanked by two golden fleurs-de-lis (one above, one below). On the golden field on the left (dexter) stands a rearing red griffin rampant; on the golden field on the right (sinister) stands a rearing black wolf rampant upon a green grassy mount. In classical heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity and elevation of mind, while the blue pale with the golden wagon wheel serves as an iconic canting emblem representing craftsmanship, progress, journey, and community building. The golden fleurs-de-lis denote spiritual grace, while the red griffin and black wolf signify fierce agility, watchfulness, stealth, and formidable defense of family domain. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a rearing red griffin segreant.
Historical figures
Richard Wagner (1813–1883): World-famous German Romantic composer, conductor, and theater director.
Cosima Wagner (1837–1930): Famed music director, diarist, and long-time director of the Bayreuth Festival.
Otto Wagner (1841–1918): Celebrated Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture.
Product details
- Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
- Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
- 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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