{"product_id":"arthur-hamilton-gordon-coat-of-arms-new-zealand-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","title":"Arthur Hamilton-Gordon coat of arms (New Zealand) (Coat of Arms) Shot Glass 1.5oz","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArthur Hamilton-Gordon Coat of Arms Shot Glass Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThis shot glass showcases the heraldic achievement of Arthur Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Baron Stanmore, a prominent figure in British colonial administration and a former Governor of New Zealand. The design is a visual representation of his personal coat of arms, a symbol of his lineage and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eShield (Escutcheon) Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe primary focus of the design is the shield, which is divided into four sections, known as quarters. This quarterly arrangement indicates a combination of family heraldry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eQuarter 1 and 4\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe first and fourth quarters feature a blue (azure) background with three boars' heads that have been cleanly cut off (couped). These are positioned within a double tressure, a decorative border, adorned with alternating floral emblems. These emblems are roses, thistles, and fleurs-de-lis, all in gold (or). This section represents the Gordon family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eQuarter 2 and 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe second and third quarters are within a black (sable) border. Within these sub-quarters, the design further divides to show: The first and fourth sub-quarters have three ermine-pierced cinquefoils (five-leafed flowers), which are represented in red (gules). This is the Hamilton symbol. The second and third sub-quarters include a sailing ship (lymphad), in black (sable) on a silver\/white (argent) background, which represents Arran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTinctures and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe artwork utilizes a specific palette of heraldic colors, known as tinctures. These colors (azure, sable, gules, argent, and or) are integral to the meaning. The boar's heads signify courage, the tressure and its emblems represent royal favor, the cinquefoils suggest nobility, and the lymphad symbolizes naval prowess and links to the Arran island heritage.  The combined effect is a visual story of family, heritage, and distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Mug Yourself","offers":[{"title":"1.5oz","offer_id":51487299600664,"sku":"25792618101995597457","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/5204\/4312\/files\/arthur-hamilton-gordon-coat-of-arms-new-zealand-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-15oz-15oz-position1.webp?v=1768351347","url":"https:\/\/gomugyourself.com\/products\/arthur-hamilton-gordon-coat-of-arms-new-zealand-coat-of-arms-shot-glass-1-5oz","provider":"Go Mug Yourself","version":"1.0","type":"link"}