The Oliver 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 Oliver
Oliver is an ancient Anglo-Norman and English personal name and surname derived from Old French Olivier (associated with the olive tree, the classical emblem of peace and wisdom, or Germanic Alf-har, meaning "elf-army"). Introduced to Britain during the 1066 Norman Conquest, the House of Oliver held respected manorial seats across Cornwall, Kent, and Roxburghshire in Scotland. Members of the family served as High Sheriffs, parliamentary officers, and colonial governors. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire (Walter Oliver).
The symbolism of the Oliver coat of arms
Visually rich and symbolic, the Oliver coat of arms features an argent / silver or white shield charged with a red chevron set between three black birds (crows or ravens in chief) and a red heart crowned with a golden royal crown in base. In classical heraldry, the silver field symbolises sincerity and peace, while the red chevron represents fortress defense and knightly sashes of honor. The three black birds denote acute watchfulness, longevity, and sharp intellect, while the red heart crowned in gold signifies profound sincerity, royal allegiance, and steadfast devotion under trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a bare hand issuing from a sleeve holding an oak branch with acorns erect, symbolising flourishing growth, enduring strength, and peace. Below, the motto scroll displays Ad foedera cresco, translating to "I grow by treaties and alliances." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Cornwall and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Sir Oliver Oliver (16th Century): High Sheriff and landed gentleman in Cornwall.
Lady Elizabeth Oliver (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Kent estate rolls.
Mary Oliver (18th Century): Recorded philanthropist and landholder in Boston charters.
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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