Chandler Family Crest framed artprint

The Chandler 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 Chandler

Chandler is an ancient English occupational surname derived from the Old French chandelur (from Latin candelarius, candle maker), identifying a master maker or merchant of wax candles and lamps. Highly important to medieval civic life, manorial illumination, and religious ceremonies, chandlers held powerful positions within London trade guilds. The surname was recorded following the Norman Conquest, appearing in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of London (Reginald le Chaundeler).

The symbolism of the Chandler coat of arms

Rich in geometric order, the Chandler coat of arms features a checkered shield (chequy) in deep blue and argent / silver or white, charged with a broad black diagonal band (bend) bearing three golden lions walking. In classical heraldry, the checkered pattern symbolises civic structure, balance, and stewardship, while the black diagonal band denotes wisdom and resolve. The three golden lions represent heroic leadership and bravery. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a pelican feeding her young in her nest. Documented in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Chandler of London and Hampshire.

Historical figures

Raymond Chandler (1888–1959): Iconic American novelist and screenwriter who defined the hard-boiled detective genre with characters like Philip Marlowe.
Seth Carlo Chandler (1846–1913): Celebrated American astronomer who discovered the Chandler wobble of Earth's axis.
A. Bertram Chandler (1912–1984): Anglo-Australian merchant navy officer and prolific science fiction writer.

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.