{"product_id":"miller-family-crest-beer-glass-scottish-and-english-origin","title":"Miller Family Crest beer glass - Scottish and English origin","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any Miller who enjoys a beer! The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 77, 77);\"\u003eMiller Family Crest\u003c\/span\u003e on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 68, 68);\"\u003eWhether it’s a gift for a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe origin of the Miller name\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surname Miller (along with its variant, Millar) is a classic occupational name. In medieval times, the local mill was the absolute heart of the community, and the miller held a vital, highly respected role converting grain into flour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name itself stems from the Old English mylewerard (mill-keeper) and the Latin molendinarius. In Scotland, the surname arose independently from both these Anglo-Saxon roots and the Gaelic Muillear. Because every district required its own mill, the name popped up naturally across many different regions, eventually becoming one of the most enduring surnames in the English-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Symbolism of the Millers' Cross.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coat of arms represents the Scottish branches of the Miller and Millar surname, where the name similarly designated a keeper of a mill. In Scottish heraldry, the central device used by this family line is historically recorded as a cross moline (\u003ci\u003ecrux molendinaris\u003c\/i\u003e), which features curved ends designed to replicate the appearance of a mill-rynd—the iron bracket fixed at the center of a millstone. This serves as a traditional canting, or punning, heraldic device that visually illustrates the bearer's surname. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield consists of a solid silver or white background (\u003ci\u003eArgent\u003c\/i\u003e) charged with a centered red cross moline (\u003ci\u003eGules\u003c\/i\u003e). The use of the cross moline directly references the mechanics of the milling trade rather than a purely religious symbol. In the standard language of heraldry, the silver field signifies peace and structural integrity, while the red of the cross represents fortitude and military service. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA reference to a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJohn Mylney (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMylne, Milne, Millar, and Miller are all linked) in Scotland in 1481 is the earliest reference to a line that had the miller's cross on their coat of arms. By the early 16th century, the cross moline appears on the personal seals of prominent individuals bearing the name. A famous example is Alexander Mylne, the Abbot of Cambuskenneth, who in 1532 became the very first President of the Scottish College of Justice. He used the cross moline on his official seals to sign legal and monastic documents. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earliest specific documentary reference to a Miller (or Millar) family bearing a red cross (Argent, a cross moline gules) dates back to the early 17th century, specifically the year 1623. This record is found in the English Heralds' Visitations for the county of Dorset, preserved in the British Library (Harleian Manuscript 1166 (folio 80).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable Historical Figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prominent historical figure belonging to the Scottish armorial tradition of the cross moline was Sir Thomas Miller, 1st Baronet of Glenlee (1717–1789). He was a legal scholar who rose through the Scottish judiciary to serve as the Lord Justice Clerk and later as the Lord President of the Court of Session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach crest featured here is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. Éamonn’s designs are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available heraldic records across multiple archives. Known for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful, uniquely personal gifts for family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sturdy pint glass\u003cbr\u003e• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)\u003cbr\u003eJust a heads-up: this piece loves a gentle hand-wash! Dishwashers and microwaves get super hot, which might damage the print—so let's skip those to keep it looking perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"size-guide-title\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive dynamic\"\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENGTH (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 ½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ⅞\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. \u003cstrong\u003eFamily Crests Store\u003c\/strong\u003e guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’m always happy to add new crests to the collection, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eso please get in touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e if you can’t find what you're looking for. ⚜️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54373909201241,"sku":"4476882_16359","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/shaker-pint-glass-_16-oz_-16-oz-front-67e48657a1c8c.jpg?v=1743029863","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/miller-family-crest-beer-glass-scottish-and-english-origin","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}