The Shortt Family Crest mug. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Eminently suited for a proper brew! Whether it’s a gift to mark a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning — here’s an artwork with history in your hands.
The origin of the name Shortt
Shortt (Short / Mac Shortt) is an ancient English, Scottish, and Gaelic Irish surname derived from Middle English schort (originally bestowed as a nickname for a quick, brisk, or shorter warrior) or serving as an Anglicised form of Gaelic Mac An Ghearr ("son of the short warrior"). Establishing influential seats in Dumfriesshire (Scotland) and County Tipperary and Armagh (Ireland), the family produced respected landholders, military officers, and cabinet ministers.
The symbolism of the Shortt coat of arms
Visually striking and watchful, the Shortt coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a central golden griffin segreant (rearing with spread wings), set between three golden six-pointed stars (mullets: two in chief, one in base). In classical heraldry, the deep blue field symbolises loyalty, truth, and faith, while the golden griffin segreant represents acute vigilance, high intellect, fierce agility, and guardian power. The three golden six-pointed stars denote divine illumination, celestial guidance, and noble alignment across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a golden griffin's head with spread blue wings holding a golden star in its beak, reinforcing keen vision and constant readiness. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in Scottish and Irish armorial rolls and catalogued in Burke's General Armory.
Historical figures
Captain Alexander Shortt (17th Century): Landed gentleman and military officer recorded in Dumfriesshire rolls.
Lady Margaret Shortt (18th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Tipperary estate rolls.
Edward Shortt (1862–1935): Celebrated British barrister, statesman, and Home Secretary.
Product details
- High quality white ceramic mug with the family crest printed two sides
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
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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