The Sharp Family Crest beer glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Nicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. 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 Sharp
Sharp (Sharpe / Scharp) is an ancient English and Scottish descriptive surname derived from Old English scearp (meaning "sharp," "keen-witted," "quick-minded warrior," or "expert archer"). Establishing premier landed seats across Yorkshire, Durham, Dumfriesshire, and Perthshire, the House of Sharp produced Archbishops of York, baronets, High Sheriffs, and celebrated abolitionist leaders. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls (Alexander Scharp).
The symbolism of the Sharp coat of arms
Visually pure and watchful, the Sharp coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a central argent / silver or white pheon or broad arrowhead pointed downward with a golden socket, enclosed within an argent / silver or white border (bordure) charged with eight red roundels or torteaux. In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the central silver pheon signifies archer's precision, martial readiness, and sharp intellect. The silver bordure with eight red roundels represents fortress protection, sacrifice, and spherical perfection in governance. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a blue eagle's or falcon's head erased holding a silver pheon in its beak, symbolising keen vision and constant readiness. Below, the motto scroll displays Dum spiro spero, translating to "While I breathe, I hope." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Yorkshire and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
Granville Sharp (1735–1813): Celebrated English scholar, philanthropist, and founder of the abolitionist movement in Great Britain.
Lady Mary Sharp (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Yorkshire land rolls.
James Sharp (1618–1679): Archbishop of St Andrews and prominent Scottish prelate.
Product details
- Classic sturdy pint glass with family crest
- Volume: 16 oz (473 ml)
- High heat from the dishwasher or microwave may damage the print, so please hand-wash only.
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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