The Jameson 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 Jameson
Jameson (Jamieson) is an iconic Scottish clan surname (Clan Gunn and Clan MacThomas septs) meaning "son of James." Establishing early seats across Aberdeenshire, Bute, and Ayrshire, the family served as royal magistrates and merchant governors. In 1780, Scottish-born John Jameson established the world-famous Jameson Distillery in Dublin, cementing the family name in global industrial history.
The symbolism of the Jameson coat of arms
Rich in maritime and chivalric imagery, the Jameson coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a golden saltire (X-shaped cross) set between three golden sailing ships (lymphads/galleys) in chief and flanks, and a golden hunting horn (buglehorn) in base. In Scottish heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the golden saltire represents resolution and chivalric balance. The three golden sailing ships denote maritime command, sea voyages, and commercial exploration, while the golden hunting horn signifies forestry alertness and readiness for defense. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a wooden sailing ship, reinforcing maritime heritage. Below, the motto scroll displays Sine metu, translating to "Without fear." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was registered in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland and recorded in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
William Jameson (18th Century): Scottish merchant and civic leader recorded in Edinburgh municipal rolls.
Margaret Jameson (19th Century): Recorded philanthropist and benefactor in Scottish-Irish county rolls.
John Jameson (1740–1823): Founder of Jameson Irish Whiskey and pioneer of industrial distilling.
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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