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  • Closeup detail of Thompson Family Crest showing an illustrated gold sun with face on a blue background
  • Closeup detail of Thompson Family Crest showing Illustration of a hand holding wheat stalks above a crown with decorative elements on a white background
  • Closeup detail of Thompson Family Crest showing a green shamrock symbol on a gold background
  • Thompson Family Crest coat of arms with a gold shield, blue decorative elements, and a green clover symbol, featuring the Thompson motto below.
  • Close-up from Thompson Family Crest showing a gold star pattern on a blue background
  • Closeup detail of Thompson Family Crest showing decorative blue and gold swirly design on a white background
  • Glass of whiskey with a coat of arms emblem and 'Thompson' text on a white background
  • Thompson Family Crest Rocks Glass-Family Crests Store
  • Whiskey glass with a family crest and the name 'Thompson' on a white background
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Thompson Family Crest Rocks Glass

Thompson Family Crest Rocks Glass

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A Thompson Family Crest rocks glass is a proper gift for any Thompson who enjoys a nip of whisky or gin. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Eminently suited for a proper toast! This piece makes a meaningful gift for a milestone birthday, a new home, or Christmas morning.

The origin of the name Thompson

The surname Thompson is a classic patronymic name of English and Scottish origin, meaning "the son of Thom" or "the son of Thomas." The personal name Thomas, of Aramaic origin, means "twin." It gained immense popularity throughout the British Isles following the twelfth-century martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket. As a hereditary surname, it stabilised during the late medieval period, particularly in the northern counties of England and the Scottish Lowlands, where local naming traditions frequently favoured the "son of" construction.

The symbolism of the Thompson coat of arms

The Shield Color: The golden background (or) symbolises generosity, high intellect, and noble pursuits.

The Chevron Dancette: The blue (azure) zigzag-patterned band represents water, steadfastness, and architectural fortitude.

The Three Mullets (Stars): The three stars on the chevron represent divine guidance, high aspirations, and the brilliance of the spirit.

The Canton (Top-Left): The blue square containing a "sun in splendor" signifies a direct connection to royal favour, light, and glory.

The Trefoil: The green (vert) three-leafed plant at the base of the shield signifies hope, joy, and a connection to ancestral land.

The Crest: A hand holding a sheaf of wheat (garb) represents a bountiful harvest, service, and agricultural prosperity.

The Motto: In lumine lucem, which translates from Latin to English as "Into the light, light."

Earliest Historical Records

Because "Thompson" is a common surname, various branches of the family were granted distinct arms over several centuries. The specific configuration of this family crest is most notably associated with the Thompson families of northern England and those who settled in Ireland during the seventeenth century.

Earliest Heraldic Documentation: This specific coat of arms design is famously associated with Maurice Thompson (1601–1676), a prominent English merchant, colonial adventurer, and member of the East India Company. It is officially cataloged in Sir Bernard Burke’s The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. It is also linked to Thompson families in Ireland—settlers who arrived during the 17th-century Plantation and established themselves in counties such as Longford and Antrim.

    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.

    Product details:

    • Glass material

    • Volume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)

    • Height: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)

    • Diameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)
    • Please hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.

    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.

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