Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), a teak cocktail cabinet, the…
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Schulim Krimper (1893-1971), a teak cocktail cabinet, the rectangular body with four doors, each inset with a recessed panel carved with an arrangement of four concave circular dishes, centred by a glass inset sliding tray, above three frieze drawers with stylised handles, raised on scroll supports, 158 cm high, 101.5 cm wide, 43 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne. Literature: Terence Lane and Mark Strizic, Schulim Krimper: Cabinet-maker, gryphon Books. Melbourne, 1987, pp. 62 (illustrated), 63 (illustrated)

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Frieze - An architectural term denoting the flat, shaped or convex horizontal surface of furniture, between the architrave and the cornice, usually found on a cabinet or bookcase, or on desks and tables where it may include drawers, the area between the top and the legs. In ceramics, the term refers to the banding, of usually a repeating pattern, on the rims of plates and vases.

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