Warner Family Crest mug

The Warner 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 Warner

Warner (Wariner / Le Warner) is an ancient Anglo-Norman and English status and occupational surname derived from Old French warrenier (meaning "a warrener," "keeper of royal game preserves," or "manorial forest administrator"), as well as stemming from the Germanic personal name Werner. Establishing premier seats at Walthamstow in Essex, Norfolk, and Warwickshire, the House of Warner rose to high standing as baronets, High Sheriffs, Lieutenants of the Tower of London, and Revolutionary War military heroes. Codified early, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls (Jacke le Warner).

The symbolism of the Warner coat of arms

Visually vibrant and organic, the Warner coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a broad engrailed red diagonal band (bend gules engrailed), set between six red heraldic roses (three in chief, three in base). In classical heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity, elevation of mind, and royal favor, while the engrailed red diagonal bend represents a knightly sash of honor, architectural protection, and martial sacrifice. The six red heraldic roses serve as famous emblems of beauty, hope, joy, grace, and harmonious family unity across generations. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a red squirrel sitting eating an acorn atop a golden castle crown, symbolising frugality, foresight, quiet industriousness, and forest stewardship. Below, the motto scroll displays Non nobis tantum nati, translating to "We are not born for ourselves alone." The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Essex and catalogued in Burke's Peerage.

Historical figures

Sir Edward Warner (1511–1565): High Sheriff of Norfolk and Lieutenant of the Tower of London under Queen Elizabeth I.
Lady Anne Warner (17th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Essex land charters.
Colonel Seth Warner (1743–1784): Famed American Revolutionary War commander and leader of the Green Mountain Boys.

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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