The Carr Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Carr
Carr is an ancient Northern English and Scottish Border surname of Anglo-Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse kjarr, referring to a family residing near a prominent marsh, wetland, or overgrown brushwood meadow. Taking deep root along the Anglo-Scottish Border in Northumberland, Roxburghshire, and Yorkshire, the Carrs became a formidable Border Reiver clan holding powerful strongholds at Ford Castle and Cessford. The name was recorded in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire (John de la Ker).
The symbolism of the Carr coat of arms
Distinctive and dignified, the Carr coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a broad argent / silver or white chevron set between three argent / silver or white six-pointed stars (mullets). In heraldry, the deep blue shield represents loyalty, truth, and devotion, while the argent / silver or white chevron symbolises architectural fortitude and protection. The three six-pointed stars denote noble ambition, light, and divine guidance. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays blue and white feather plumes. Below, the motto scroll displays Fida clavo, translating to "Faithful to the helm." Catalogued in Stodart's Scottish Arms and Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset (c. 1587–1645): Scottish nobleman and politician who served as a chief favourite to King James VI and I.
Emily Carr (1871–1945): Celebrated Canadian artist and writer renowned for her paintings of Indigenous culture and Pacific Northwest landscapes.
Vikki Carr (b. 1940): Acclaimed American singer and three-time Grammy Award winner who enjoyed a major international recording career.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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.
Don’t see your family name?
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