The Hall 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 Hall
Hall is an ancient English and Scottish topographic and status surname derived from Old English heall (meaning "manorial hall" or "spacious residence"). Originally assumed by individuals residing near or holding official administrative positions within a lordly hall, the family established influential seats across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Durham, and the Scottish Borders. Codified early in feudal rolls, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Warin de la Halle).
The symbolism of the Hall coat of arms
Visually balanced and watchful, the Hall coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a broad black chevron set between three black talbots' (or wolves') heads erased. In classical heraldry, the silver shield denotes sincerity and peace, while the black chevron represents architectural defense and manorial protection. The three black talbot heads symbolise courageous fidelity, acute vigilance, and untamed loyalty to clan and country. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a white wolf's head erased out of a golden coronet. Below, the motto scroll displays Vive ut vivas, translating to "Live that you may live." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire and registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland.
Historical figures
Edward Hall (c. 1497–1547): Tudor lawyer, historian, and Member of Parliament who authored Hall's Chronicle.
Lady Anne Hall (16th Century): English noblewoman recorded in Yorkshire land charters.
Sir James Hall of Dunglass (1761–1832): Celebrated Scottish geologist, geophysicist, and politician.
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.
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