mantelshelf
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Nine years away from the West End stage, frolicsome Actress Sarah Churchill buckled down for her mantelshelf solo as the protagonist in a forthcoming production of Sir James Barrie's Peter Pan.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, one could hardly believe two whole hours had elapsed when Miss Kenton looked up at the clock on the mantelshelf and said she would have to be returning home.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
A single candle guttered on the mantelshelf and heightened its general aspect of neglect.
From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
Presently he stopped short before the fireplace, and contemplated the little silver figures standing in the niches of the highcarved mantelshelf.
From Diana Tempest, Volume II (of 3) by Mary Cholmondeley
As he spoke Mr. Pratt placed his revolver on the mantelshelf.
From Amusement Only by Richard Marsh
