The Fowler 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 Fowler
Fowler is an ancient English occupational surname derived from Old English fugelere (meaning "bird-catcher" or "fowler"). In medieval feudal society, royal and manorial fowlers maintained essential hunting grounds and provided wild game for noble households. Families holding the Fowler name established early manorial estates across Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire, and Staffordshire following the 1066 Norman Conquest. Codified early in feudal rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (John le Fowler).
The symbolism of the Fowler coat of arms
Commanding and regal, the Fowler coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with three golden lions passant guardant (walking while facing forward), set around a central golden chevron bearing three black cross crosslets. In classical heraldry, the deep blue shield symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the golden lions represent heroic courage and royal favor. The golden chevron and black cross crosslets denote architectural protection, wisdom, and unyielding Christian devotion. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a standing white owl, an emblem of profound wisdom and acute vigilance. Below, the motto scroll displays Sapiens qui vigilat, translating to "Wise is he who watches." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the 16th-century Heralds' Visitations of Gloucestershire and Buckinghamshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Richard Fowler (c. 1425–1477): Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Privy Councillor to King Edward IV.
Lady Katherine Fowler (16th Century): English noblewoman and benefactor recorded in Buckinghamshire land charters.
Edward Fowler (1632–1714): Bishop of Gloucester, theologian, and author.
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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