The Wood 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 Wood
Wood is a distinguished surname of English and Scottish origin, deriving from the Old English wudu (meaning "wood" or "forest"). Originally given to someone who lived in or near an ancient woodland or worked as a forest ranger, early branches established seats across Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Dumfriesshire. Historical records document Walter de la Wode in the 1273 Hundred Rolls.
The symbolism of the Wood coat of arms
The coat of arms features an argent (silver) shield charged with a vibrant vert (green) oak tree eradicated (roots fully displayed) bearing golden acorns. In classical heraldry, argent denotes peace and purity, while vert represents hope, vitality, and connection to the earth.
The eradicated oak tree symbolizes deep ancestral roots, unyielding strength, endurance, and regeneration, while the golden acorns represent potential and future prosperity.
Surmounting the shield, a plume of green and silver ostrich feathers rises from a golden coronet. The golden motto scroll bears the Latin Tutus in undis ("Safe on the waves"). Officially cataloged in the Office of Arms and Burke’s General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Andrew Wood of Largo (d. 1515): Celebrated Scottish naval commander and Admiral of the Royal Scottish Navy under King James III and James IV.
Grant Wood (1891–1942): Renowned American painter best known for his iconic masterpiece American Gothic.
Mrs. Henry Wood (1814–1887): Popular 19th-century English novelist whose sensational fiction achieved massive international readership.
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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