Krimper Sideboard with Four Drawers and Cupboards

• Griffin / Griffon / Gryphon - A griffin, also known as a griffon or gryphon, is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. It is typically depicted as a powerful and majestic beast, with the body and legs of a lion and the head, wings, and talons of an eagle. The griffin is widely recognized as a symbol of strength, courage, and guardianship, and has been used in a variety of cultures throughout history.
  
  In ancient mythology, the griffin was often associated with the gods and was considered a symbol of divine power. In ancient Greece, for example, the griffin was associated with the sun god Helios, while in ancient Egypt, it was associated with the goddess Hathor. In medieval European heraldry, the griffin was used as a symbol of strength, valour, and protection, and was often featured on the coats of arms of noble families.
• A/f, as Inspected - The letters "A/F" or "as inspected" as part of a description is the cataloguer's shorthand for "all faults" or "as found", meaning the item has some type of damage or deficiency, it is of uncertain date or provenance, and/or that the seller takes no responsibility for the completeness of the item or the accuracy of the description.
• Gryphon - A gryphon is a mythical beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion.
  
  This fictional character was devised by Lewis Carroll in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", written in 1865.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• Australian furniture, post 1950 - sideboards and storage cabinets 249
• Krimper, Schulim (Australia) - mid-century furniture designers and makers (Australia) 93