Neal Family Crest beer glass - the English and Irish connection

Here’s a proper gift for anyone called Neal who enjoys a beer! Their Family Crest on a sturdy 16oz pint glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

The shield features an oak tree with strong roots to symbolise stability and imply a foundation that cannot be easily shaken. The golden acorns denote growth and future prosperity. A blue wavy horizontal band runs directly across the center of the tree trunk implying a seafaring connection in the family history. Above the shield, the crest consists of a branch with three green oak leaves and two gold acorns resting on a twisted blue and white wreath (or torse)to emphasise the future prosperity concept.

The name Neal (or Neale) is of Anglo-Norman origin, developing from the medieval name Nigel, introduced to England during the Norman Conquest of 1066. This specific coat of arms was officially registered in 1617 within the Funeral Entries of Ulster’s Office for the family of William Neale, an English gentleman whose daughter married Edward Kenny. This record documents the migration of English gentry to Ireland during the late Tudor and early Stuart periods, establishing a lineage entirely distinct from the native Gaelic O'Neill clans of Ulster. Notable historical figures associated with this English-derived Neale lineage include regional landholders, government officials, and members of parliament established across English counties such as Hampshire, Bedfordshire, and Wiltshire.

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 and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.

Product details:
• Glass material
• Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
• Not dishwasher or microwave recommended – hand wash only.

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