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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gsalexan, post: 2258992, member: 24274&quot;]Griffins seem to be the most widely depicted mythical animals, no doubt due to their attributes of strength, courage, and leadership. With a combination of the head and wings of an eagle (the king of birds) and the body of a lion (the king of beasts) they were considered the king of all creatures and were thought to guard priceless treasures -- such as the investments of bondholders.</p><p><br /></p><p>American Bank Note Co. engraved a particularly nice pair of griffins that were used as bookends on a number of its bonds and sometimes individually.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]448329[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]448330[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]448331[/ATTACH]&nbsp; [ATTACH=full]448332[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This small griffin by Western Bank Note guards the bond number in repose.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]448333[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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