The Turner 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 Turner
Turner (Le Turner) is an illustrious ancient Anglo-Norman and English occupational surname derived from Old French tournour (a master artisan who shaped wood, metal, or bone on a lathe). Establishing influential landed estates across Yorkshire, Norfolk, Warwickshire, and Sussex, the House of Turner rose to high aristocracy as Earls of Winterton and baronets. Members served as High Sheriffs, Lord Mayors of London, Speakers of the House of Commons, and world-renowned landscape painters. Codified early in feudal administrative records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls (William le Turnur).
The symbolism of the Turner coat of arms
Visually rich and structured, the Turner coat of arms features a black shield charged with an ermine-patterned argent / silver or white chevron set between three golden millrinds or iron mill-supports (fer-de-moline: two in chief, one in base), beneath an argent / silver or white top section (chief) bearing a red lion walking (lion passant) holding a golden millrind in its right paw. In classical heraldry, the black field symbolises deep wisdom, dignity, and constancy under trial, while the ermine chevron represents high nobility, architectural protection, and knightly sashes of honour. The three golden millrinds denote structural strength, craftsmanship, and manorial stability, while the silver chief with the red walking lion signifies supreme courage, heroic leadership, and royal favour. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a plume of black and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation. Below, the motto scroll displays Esse quam videri, translating to "To be, rather than to seem." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Norfolk and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.
Historical figures
J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851): World-famous English Romantic landscape painter, watercolourist, and printmaker.
Lady Jane Turner (17th Century): English gentlewoman and benefactor recorded in Norfolk estate charters.
Sir Edward Turner (1615–1676): Speaker of the House of Commons and Solicitor General of England.
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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