The Garner 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 Garner
Garner is an ancient English surname of dual origin: either derived from Old French grenier / gardener ("keeper of the granary" or storehouse) or as a contracted form of Gardiner. Prominent across Warwickshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire following the Norman Conquest, master garners managed essential feudal agricultural reserves and estate stores. Codified early in feudal rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire (Ranulph le Garner).
The symbolism of the Garner coat of arms
Rich in natural and martial symbolism, the Garner coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with an argent / silver or white fleur-de-lis in chief, an upright diagonal silver sword in bend, and a golden acorn with green oak leaves in base. In classical heraldry, the blue shield represents loyalty and truth, while the silver fleur-de-lis symbolises grace and noble service. The silver sword denotes justice and defense, while the acorn and oak leaves signify ancient strength, endurance, and continuous growth. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden griffin head between wings. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the 16th-century Heralds' Visitations of Warwickshire and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Sir Richard Garner (15th Century): English knight recorded in Lancastrian court rolls.
Elizabeth Garner (17th Century): Landowner and benefactor recorded in Cheshire parish registers.
Thomas Garner (1789–1819): Celebrated English artist and engraver.
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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