mantelpiece

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The density of the ornament is matched only by its cheapness, with chalices lined up on the mantelpiece like the decorator raided the trophy case of a middle-school gymnasium.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2025

This product is about 4 inches long, with a string for hanging from your rearview mirror or mantelpiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

A fallen tree’s “live edge” can make a nice mantelpiece or floating shelf, Elfline suggests.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Emma, who lives with husband Kevin Roberts, 53, said she'll buy a copy of Ziggy's photo to put up on the mantelpiece alongside Chloe and Megan's.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2022

The Nursery clock ticked loudly from the mantelpiece.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers