Quin Family Crest mug with - Limerick origin

A Quin Family Crest mug is a meaningful gift for Father’s Day, Christmas, or birthdays. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Symbolism of the Quin Crest

The Quin coat of arms featured here showcases a vibrant green shield adorned with a silver pegasus and highlighted by a gold chief, complemented by a distinctive wolf’s head crest. In heraldic tradition, the pegasus symbolizes honour, aspiration, and swiftness, while the wolf’s head denotes vigilance and strength. The gold chief conveys generosity and high standing, hallmarks of noble lineage. This particular version, granted 29 November 1688, is linked to a documented Quinn family line descending from Thady Quinn of Adare in County Limerick, and is recognized in Irish heraldic records associated with that family branch.

Origin of the Quin name

The surname Quin is the anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Ó Cuinn, meaning “descendant of Conn.” It appears across several Irish family branches, with deep historical roots particularly in County Clare, and later in other regions of Ireland. This coat of arms design is associated with later recorded Quinn families, including those connected to Adare in County Limerick and Quinsborough in County Clare.

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.

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China