The Sullivan 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 symbolism of the Sullivan coat of arms
The formal heraldic blazon divides the shield into horizontal and vertical sections. The upper gold portion (In chief Or) features a red hand holding a sword entwined with a green serpent, positioned between two combatant red lions. The lower left base is green (Vert) containing a golden stag trippant, while the lower right base is split vertically into silver and black (Per pale argent and sable) with a boar passant counterchanged, meaning its colors are reversed across the dividing line. The hand and sword denote governing justice, the serpent represents wisdom, the lions signify military courage, the stag represents peace, and the boar signifies a warrior's disposition. The crest features a robin holding a laurel sprig in its beak, standing on a green lizard or dragon. The Gaelic motto, An lámh fhoisteanach abú, translates to "The steady hand to victory."
Artist's note: From a design perspective, this stands as the most intricate and technically demanding coat of arms I have redrawn for this collection.
Notable
Historical Figures
The direct lineage of this coat of arms is tied to the hereditary chiefs of Dunkerron, including Sir Owen O'Sullivan Mór, who was knighted during the late sixteenth century during the Tudor conquest of Ireland when Gaelic lords were pressured to surrender and re-grant their lands under English tenure. The family history is also preserved through the actions of Donal O'Sullivan Mór, who played a prominent role in the Munster confederacy during the Nine Years' War, navigating the regional political transitions of the early seventeenth century. This version represents the verified ancestral record for individuals tracking their descent to the Kerry-based senior sept of the O'Sullivan clan.
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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