Cabinet Pieces

Resin Sculpture - "The Gryphon"

Size - 5 ins.H x 5 ins.L x 2.5 ins. W (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm)

Based on the drawing by Sir John Tenniel done as an illustration for Lewis Carroll’s "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland".

The Ancient and Magnificent Gryphon’s origins lie in Antiquity; certainly by the time of the Bible its struggles against the one-eyed race of Arimaspians was well known. This fine beast was believed to be the progeny of two Royal animals for it bore the head, wings and claws of the Eagle and the hind quarters of the Lion. It was held to be sacred to the Sun and the guardian over buried treasure.

This Gryphon's noble lineage has assured it a place on the Arms and Crests of Nobles and Royalty throughout the ages.

This magnificent figure is designed, sculpted and manufactured in England, using resin-bonded Cotswold stone. Modern moulding techniques faithfully reproduce the intricate and painstaking work of the sculptor whilst giving the appearance of real carved stone.

Truly a unique and unusual Gift Idea!

The sculpture has a felt base to protect the surface on which it stands, but, being made from resin, it can quite safely be displayed outside.

Resin Sculpture - "The Gryphon"

Size - 5 ins.H x 5 ins.L x 2.5 ins. W (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm)

Based on the drawing by Sir John Tenniel done as an illustration for Lewis Carroll’s "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland".

The Ancient and Magnificent Gryphon’s origins lie in Antiquity; certainly by the time of the Bible its struggles against the one-eyed race of Arimaspians was well known. This fine beast was believed to be the progeny of two Royal animals for it bore the head, wings and claws of the Eagle and the hind quarters of the Lion. It was held to be sacred to the Sun and the guardian over buried treasure.

This Gryphon's noble lineage has assured it a place on the Arms and Crests of Nobles and Royalty throughout the ages.

This magnificent figure is designed, sculpted and manufactured in England, using resin-bonded White Italian Marble. Modern moulding techniques faithfully reproduce the intricate and painstaking work of the sculptor whilst giving the appearance of real carved marble.

A really unique and unusual Gift Idea!

The sculpture has a felt base to protect the surface on which it stands, but, being made from resin, it can quite safely be displayed outside.

Resin Sculpture - "Pegasus"

Size - 5 ins.H x 5 ins.L x 2.5 ins. W (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm)

Pegasus, the winged horse in Greek mythology was born of the blood which spurted from Medusa (a Gorgon) when Perseus cut off her head. Athena tamed Pegasus with a golden bridle as he flew up to join the gods. Athena gave the bridle (and thence the horse) to Bellerophon before his fight with the Chimera. Bellerophon, himself a demi-god (son of Poseidon or Glaucos), and grandson of Sisyphus, having tamed Pegasus, killed the Chimera, conquered the Amazons, and having been given the hand of the daughter of the King of Lycea in marriage, became proud, whence Pegasus bucked him off and flew off into the heavens where Zeus made him into a constellation (the "Great Square"). Pegasus is also known as the inspirer of poetic creativity: as the Muses were holding a song contest, Zeus dispatched Pegasus to stop the ruckus, and the streams which had resulted on the growing slopes of Mount Helicon. Pegasus stomped his hoof on the mountain, and the fountain Hippocrene sprang forth (hippos = horse). This fountain is an inspiration to poetry, as are Aganippe and Pieria, fountains of inpsiration created by Pegasus' stamping.

This beautiful figure is designed, sculpted and manufactured in England, using resin-bonded Cotswold stone. Modern moulding techniques faithfully reproduce the intricate and painstaking work of the sculptor whilst giving the appearance of real carved stone.

Truly a unique and unusual Gift Idea.

The sculpture has a felt base to protect the surface on which it stands, but being made from resin, can quite safely be displayed outside too!

Resin Sculpture - "Pegasus"

Size - 5 ins.H x 5 ins.L x 2.5 ins. W (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.4 cm)

Bellerophon's greatest desire was to ride the magnificent winged horse, Pegasus. He thought he would never even get close to Pegasus, let alone tame him and ride him. One night, the goddess Athena appeared to him in a dream. "What man swears cannot be done, should not be hoped for. Power on high will place it in his hands with ease."

Bellerophon woke to find a golden bridle at his feet. He went to Pegasus' favorite meadow and found the wonderful horse. Pegasus trotted right over and allowed himself to be mounted without a struggle.

Horse and rider were a perfect match and they had many exciting and successful adventures. Unfortunately for Bellerophon, he was determined to become a god. One day, he leaped onto Pegasus and urged him up toward Olympus, the home of the gods. Pegasus was wiser and for the first time, would not obey. He threw his rider to the ground and flew away. Bellerophon, whose ambition had grown too great, wandered on foot for the rest of his life, avoiding contact with other people.

This magnificent figure is designed, sculpted and manufactured in England, using resin-bonded marble. Modern moulding techniques faithfully reproduce the intricate and painstaking work of the sculptor whilst giving the appearance of real sculpted marble.

Truly a unique and unusual Gift Idea.

The sculpture has a felt base to protect the surface on which it stands, but being made of resin, may also be displayed outside if desired.