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 Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

Two tall wax-candles upon the mantelshelf were reflected in a tall mirror in tall silver sticks; the gold-colored walls were pictureless, and crimson damask was draperied and festooned at the shuttered window.

From Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 by Sheppard, Elizabeth

Now and then he poured himself out a cup of strong coffee from a little cafetière which stood upon the mantelshelf.

From Chance in Chains A Story of Monte Carlo by Gull, Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger