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ˈmantelpiece
[f. mantel n. + piece n.]
1. The mantel (3 a) with its supports; the ornamental structure of wood, marble, etc., above and around a fireplace. Also rarely = mantel 3 a.
1686Lond. Gaz. No. 2197/4 A New Art or Invention of Making, Marbling, Veining, and Finishing of Mantle-pieces for Chimneys. 1851Turner Dom. Archit. I. 14 At Coningsburgh castle the opening of the chimney is square, with shafts in the jambs, and what is called a straight arch, that is, the mantel-piece is formed of several stones joggled together.
2. = mantelshelf. Also attrib.
1827G. Beauclerk Journ. Marocco viii. 92 A French mantle-piece clock. 1860All Year Round 572 The looking-glass over the mantelpiece. 1892Zangwill Childr. Ghetto I. 46 The mantelpiece mirror was bordered with yellow scalloped paper. |