Brewer Family Crest framed artprint

The Brewer Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

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 Brewer

Brewer is an ancient English occupational surname derived from the Middle English brewere (from Old English breowan), referring to a master brewer of ale and beer. Essential to medieval manorial estates and civic life, brewing was a highly respected guild trade. The surname took early root in Devon, Somerset, and London, appearing in early administrative rolls including the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire (William le Brewere).

The symbolism of the Brewer coat of arms

Visually dynamic, the Brewer coat of arms features a rich red shield charged with two wavy diagonal bands (bends wavy)—one in gold and one in argent / silver or white. In heraldry, the red shield symbolises valour, magnanimity, and defense, while the wavy diagonal bands represent flowing waters, adaptability, and architectural strength. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a sea-mermaid holding a gold mirror in her right hand and a gold comb in her left, an ancient symbol of eloquence, beauty, and vigilance. This design is catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Brewer of Devon and Kent.

Historical figures

William de Brewer (d. 1226): Powerful English baron and chief administrator under Kings Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, King John, and Henry III.
E. Cobham Brewer (1810–1897): English clergyman and author best known for compiling the reference classic Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
Gay Brewer (1932–2007): Professional American golfer who won the 1967 Masters Tournament.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

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.