standard rotary treadle carvings

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08-04-2013, 08:36 AM

orangeade

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standard rotary treadle carvings

does anyone know what this carved design is called? looks like a winged serpent or dragon with horns?

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08-04-2013, 09:25 AM

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Looks like it may have long tail feathers, so maybe a phoenix or griffon?
No clue otherwise, and it's on a treadle cabinet?

08-04-2013, 09:37 AM

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maybe write the co and ask symbolance of it.

08-04-2013, 12:31 PM

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now I have too look at mine....

08-04-2013, 01:53 PM

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I thought of gryphon also, but when I checked the various spellings
i found it has the reverse- head of a hawk and body of a lion.

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