The Wolfe 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 Wolfe
Wolfe is the primary historical spelling variant of the ancient warrior surname Wolf (de Wolfe). Widespread across Ireland (where the Wolfes of County Kildare became major landed gentry), England, and North America, the House of Wolfe produced legendary army generals, legal scholars, and pioneering art philanthropists.
The symbolism of the Wolfe coat of arms
Sharing the exact ancestral bearings of the noble Wolf lineage, the Wolfe coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a central black wolf rampant. In classical heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity and royal favor, while the central black wolf rampant represents fierce courage, stealth, vigilance, and formidable defense of family territory. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of black and gold feathers issuing from a golden crown, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in Irish and British armorial rolls and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
General James Wolfe (1727–1759): World-famous British Army general victorious at the historic Battle of the Plains of Abraham (Quebec).
Lady Margaret Wolfe (18th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Kildare estate rolls.
Catharine Lorillard Wolfe (1828–1887): Celebrated American philanthropist and principal benefactor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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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