The Cooper 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 Cooper
Cooper is an ancient English occupational surname derived from the Middle English couper (from Middle Dutch kuper, tub or cask maker). Master coopers were essential trade craftsmen in medieval society, manufacturing wooden barrels, casks, and vats required for shipping, brewing, winemaking, and food preservation. The Cooper Guilds held extensive commercial influence across London and provincial market towns. Codified early in feudal records, the surname appears in the 1176 Pipe Rolls of Surrey (Robert le Cuper) and the 1273 Hundred Rolls.
The symbolism of the Cooper coat of arms
Commanding and noble, the Cooper coat of arms features a black shield charged with an argent / silver or white chevron bearing blue ermine spots, set between three golden lions rampant. In heraldry, the black shield symbolises wisdom, dignity, and constancy, while the ermine-spotted chevron denotes high judicial integrity and protection. The three golden lions represent supreme bravery, heroism, and noble leadership. Positioned above the shield, the crest features a golden lion rampant holding a battle-axe. Catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Cooper of Sussex and London.
Historical figures
Samuel Cooper (1609–1672): Celebrated 17th-century English portrait painter widely regarded as the master of miniature painting.
Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury (1621–1683): Prominent English statesman and founder of the Whig political party.
Astley Cooper (1768–1841): Renowned English surgeon and anatomist to the royal household.
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.
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