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A 19th c. cast stone sculpture depicting a Griffin. Nicely patinated. Orginally part of the old San Francisco police …
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ABOUT
A 19th c. cast stone sculpture depicting a Griffin. Nicely patinated. Orginally part of the old San Francisco police station.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1899.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Cast Stone.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. No cracks.
DIMENSIONS H 36 in. x W 12 in. x D 16 in.
HISTORY
Griffin:
A griffin is a mythical creature typically described as having the head, wings, and talons of an eagle combined with the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. Considered a powerful symbol of strength and wisdom, griffins are often associated with guarding treasure and have appeared in mythology and art since antiquity.
Mission Police Station:
Built in 1899, the two-story concrete police station was designed by the firm of Shea & Shea. Damaged in 1906, the police station was repaired – minus its original corner turret – and placed back into service. It remained in service as the Southern District station until 1950 when the SFPD moved to a new district headquarters at 1240 Valencia Street.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 16ʺD × 36ʺH
- Styles
- Victorian
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- see above see above less
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