The Lowe 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 Lowe
Lowe is an ancient English topographic and descriptive surname derived from Old English hlaw (meaning "mound," "hill," or "promontory") or Middle English loue ("wolf"). Originating in Derbyshire (Denby Hall), Worcestershire, and Shropshire, the House of Lowe held respected manorial estates following the 1066 Norman Conquest, producing High Sheriffs, Privy Councillors, and military governors. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire (Robert le Lowe).
The symbolism of the Lowe coat of arms
Commanding and chivalric, the Lowe coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a broad black diagonal band (bend) bearing three golden griffin heads erased. In classical heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity, high honor, and elevation of mind, while the black bend represents knightly sashes, deep wisdom, and constancy under trial. The three golden griffin heads signify acute alertness, fierce vigilance, high intellect, and guardian strength over family lands. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden griffin rampant, reinforcing guardian power and martial courage. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Derbyshire and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
Sir Anthony Lowe (d. 1555): Knight, courtier, and trusted officer to King Henry VIII.
Lady Elizabeth Lowe (17th Century): Recorded noblewoman and benefactor in Derbyshire charters.
General Sir Hudson Lowe (1769–1844): British Army general and Governor of Saint Helena.
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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