A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Caselli family of Italy.
Reg. 8691 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur au griffon d'or, bq. et langué de gu.. acc. en chef d'un lambel de cinq pendants de gu. S.: deux griffons d'or, bq. et langués de gu.”
Italyc. 1725
Where the Caselli Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Caselli arms are recorded
The Caselli arms were recorded in Italy, c. 1725.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Venice.
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.
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
Sovereign of the period
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
1675–1730
Reigning in Italy when the Caselli 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 Italy.
Origin & History of the Caselli Family in Italy
The Caselli family name originates from the Italian word "casella," which refers to a small house or a modest plot of land. During the early eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Venice, a major hub for trade and culture. By 1725, members of the family were integrated into the social and economic life of the Venetian Republic. Because Venice was a center for maritime commerce and artisan guilds, it is likely that the early Casellis were involved in the city's bustling merchant networks or specialized crafts. As the name suggests a connection to property or residence, it is probable that the family was recognized for their local landholdings or their specific neighborhood identity within the complex canal system of the city. Over time, the family name became a marker of their history as urban dwellers who contributed to the unique development of Venetian society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Casa
Latin term referring to a cottage, hut, or small house.
This name
CaselliDerived from a topographic name for someone who lived in a small house.
also spelled
Kaselli
Caseli
Cazelli
Kaseli
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Barozzi, Nicolò. Le relazioni degli ambasciatori veneti al Senato durante il secolo decimottavo. 1887
State Archives of Venice (Archivio di Stato di Venezia), Anagrafi di Popolazione
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
