{"product_id":"blason-giovanni-estore-martinengo-colleoni-1763-1832-italy-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","title":"Blason Giovanni Estore Martinengo-Colleoni 1763-1832 (Italy) (Coat of Arms) Pint Glass 16oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlason Giovanni Estore Martinengo-Colleoni Pint Glass Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking pint glass showcases the heraldic artistry of Giovanni Estore Martinengo-Colleoni, an Italian nobleman of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The design is a vibrant representation of his coat of arms (Blason), a visual tapestry woven from the symbols of his ancestral lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Quartered Shield: A Legacy of Honor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a quartered shield, meticulously divided into four distinct sections, each representing a facet of Martinengo-Colleoni's heritage. The arrangement is a testament to the merging of two prominent Italian noble houses: the Martinengo of Brescia and the Colleoni of Bergamo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst Quarter: Wisdom and Vigilance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first quarter of the shield is dominated by a rich green background. Upon this verdant field, a silver serpent is depicted coiled around a golden mirror.  This striking combination symbolizes wisdom and vigilance, qualities often associated with noble houses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSecond Quarter: Martial Strength and Courage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second quarter presents a silver field, bisected by a bold red diagonal bar. Flanking this bend are two natural lion heads.  The red bar, a symbol of martial strength, is juxtaposed with the lion heads, which are potent emblems of courage and valor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThird Quarter: Military Service and Defense\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third quarter of the shield features a brilliant blue background. Crossed in an \"X\" shape are two gleaming silver sabres. The sabres, instruments of defense and readiness, visually declare the noble lineage's military tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFourth Quarter: Steadfastness and Reliability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth quarter returns to a deep green field, emblazoned with two horizontal silver bars. The bars convey the bearer's steadfastness and reliability, grounding the design in enduring ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Coronet of a Count\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrowning the shield is the coronet, an ornamental flourish signifying Giovanni Estore's title as Count. This elegant detail completes the visual presentation, anchoring the design in the historical context of Napoleonic Italy. This pint glass offers a captivating glimpse into the heraldic world, celebrating the history, honor, and symbolism of a distinguished Italian lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":50890647011608,"sku":"20897877999058470931","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/blason-giovanni-estore-martinengo-colleoni-1763-1832-italy-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz-16oz-position1.webp?v=1764556035","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/blason-giovanni-estore-martinengo-colleoni-1763-1832-italy-coat-of-arms-pint-glass-16oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}