Griffin Ornament historic toys The elegant shoe ornament is

The elegant shoe ornament is adorned with gold thread and purple lace fabric and measures approximately 4 ½ " x 2 ½ " plus a 4” gold thread for hanging

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Griffin Ornament historic toys The elegant shoe ornament isThis dazzling crimson griffin ornament makes for an eye catching adornment on your Christmas tree or striking as a napkin ring on your dinner table. The Washington family coat of arms is surmounted by a "flying griffin", a mythological creature that was featured on the family crest for generations. George Washington placed the griffin, a winged lion's body with a bird's head, on many of his most important possessions, including his bookplate, silver