A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Antolini family of Italy.
Reg. 5731 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. à la bande de gu.; au 2 d'or à la rose de gu.”
VeniceVenice, c. 1775
Where the Antolini Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Antolini arms are recorded
The Antolini arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1775.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Antolini arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Venice.
Origin & History of the Antolini Family in Italy
The surname Antolini originates from the Italian personal name Antonio, which traces its roots back to the ancient Roman family name Antonius. Over many centuries, the suffix "ini" was added to indicate a patronymic relationship, effectively identifying the family as the descendants or followers of an ancestor named Antonio. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Venice, a city defined by its complex network of trade and maritime influence. During this period, the Antolini family integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Venetian Republic, likely participating in the city's vibrant mercantile culture. Their presence in 1775 places them in Venice during a time of significant transition, just before the city’s political landscape was reshaped by the end of the Venetian Republic. This history reflects a lineage deeply connected to the urban development and civic life of northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Antonius
A Roman family name of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.
This name
AntoliniA diminutive form indicating a descendant or follower of someone named Antonio.
also spelled
Antoliny
Antoline
Antolin
Antolinee
Related arms
Bermudezsimilar arms
Thielenssimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Venezia. Anagrafe di Venezia, Sezione di San Marco. 1775
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
