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

As he spoke Mr. Pratt placed his revolver on the mantelshelf.

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

Going to the mantelshelf he leaned his head upon his hand.

From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard

Striking a match on a box which she took from her pocket, she lit some candles which stood on the mantelshelf.

From A Duel by Marsh, Richard