{"product_id":"campbell-family-crest-whisky-glass-earliest-recorded","title":"Campbell Family Crest Whisky Glass - earliest recorded","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any Campbell who enjoys a wee dram. The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 73, 73);\"\u003eCampbell Family Crest \u003c\/span\u003eon a classic whisky glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 134, 9);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSplendidly suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, or a wedding—here’s an instant heirloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"symbolism-of-the-campbell-crest\"\u003eSymbolism of the Campbell Crest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Campbell coat of arms featured on this whisky glass is widely recognized as the classic gyronny pattern design. Historically, the presence of a gyronny pattern in a Scottish coat of arms is a distinctive indicator of the Campbell clan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe earliest documented example of the Campbell gyronny design appears on a wax seal from \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"90\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e1296\u003c\/b\u003e belonging to \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"108\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSir Colin Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e (Gaelic: \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"147\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCailean Mór\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning \"Colin the Great\"), who is recognized as the foundational figure from whom all subsequent Campbell clan chiefs derive their traditional title, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"283\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eMacCailean Mòr\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn Scottish heraldry, the \u003cem\u003egyronny of eight\u003c\/em\u003e is reserved exclusively for the Chief of Clan Campbell (MacCailein Mor). This pattern serves as a visual identifier, much like a contemporary logo, distinguishing the clan’s arms from those of other families rather than embodying a specific symbolic meaning. Within heraldic tradition, gold symbolizes honour, generosity, and high social standing, while black conveys constancy and resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe boar’s head featured on the crest originates from the legend of Diarmuid O'Duine, an ancestor of Clan Campbell, who met his demise from a poisonous bristle of a magical boar. The clan motto, \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"432\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNe Obliviscaris\u003c\/i\u003e, translates as “Forget Not” and holds a strong connection to Clan Campbell’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eArtist’s note.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRedrawing the Campbell crest involved extensive research, as the Campbell family takes great pride in their heraldic heritage. Noted for having one of the most comprehensive and diverse armorial records globally, the clan’s visual history spans over seven centuries of carefully maintained documentation. This artwork pays tribute to that heritage, tracing the evolution from a single 1296 geometric seal to nearly three hundred uniquely registered coats of arms. Whether crowned with the Chief’s iconic gold boar’s head or the distinctive crests of its numerous powerful cadet branches, this ancient version of the Campbell coat of arms, featuring the \u003cem\u003egyronny of eight\u003c\/em\u003e and the boar's head, honors a clan that significantly shaped Scottish history and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"origin-of-the-campbell-name\"\u003eOrigin of the Campbell name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe surname Campbell originates from the Gaelic term \u003cem\u003ecam beul\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly interpreted as “crooked mouth” or “wry-mouthed.” The Campbell family established its prominence in Argyll during the 13th century, with the earliest known ancestor being Gilleasbaig (Gillespie) of Menstrie, documented in the 1260s. Clan Campbell rose to significant influence in Scotland from the 13th through the 16th centuries, particularly across Argyll and the western Highlands. Over time, the family became one of the most powerful clan houses in Scottish history, closely associated with the Lordship of Loch Awe and the Dukes of Argyll. Given the widespread adoption of the surname throughout Scotland and beyond, variations in heraldic forms exist among different Campbell branches and societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;_h1:first-of-type]:mt-8 [\u0026amp;_h2:first-of-type]:mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass material\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53707094983001,"sku":"6275324_19793","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/rocks-glass-10.5-oz-front-673bd35cc532c.jpg?v=1731973995","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/campbell-family-crest-whisky-glass-earliest-recorded","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}