19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Griffin Fire Grate
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£1,540.00
£1,540.00
per item
Description
For Sale: A small 19th century Victorian cast iron fire grate, with a pair of scrolled based griffins hosting the 'Swans Nest' shaped fire grate.
The significance of the mythological Griffin creature stems from Greek Mythology-the beast being half lion, half eagle, signifying strength and vision, the strength of the lion and the vision of the soaring eagle. These creatures were often found guarding tombs or important properties or mounted on gate piers to ward of any form of evil......Â
English, circa 1890.
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Griffin Fire Grate For Sale Online
For Sale: A small 19th century Victorian cast iron fire grate, with a pair of scrolled based griffins hosting the 'Swans Nest' shaped fire grate. The significance of the mythological Griffin creature stems from Greek Mythology-the beast being half lion, half eagle, signifying strength and vision, the strength of the lion and the vision of the soaring eagle. These creatures were often found guarding tombs or important properties or mounted on gate piers to ward of any form of evil......
English, circa 1890.
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in. (40 cm)Width: 23.82 in. (60.5 cm)Depth: 15.36 in. (39 cm)
Shipping: Rates vary by destination and complexity.
Ships From: Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Contact Details:
Tel: (+44) 0131 661 7777 or email: [email protected]
English, circa 1890.
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in. (40 cm)Width: 23.82 in. (60.5 cm)Depth: 15.36 in. (39 cm)
Shipping: Rates vary by destination and complexity.
Ships From: Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Contact Details:
Tel: (+44) 0131 661 7777 or email: [email protected]
