over-mantel

An imposing plaster over-mantel above a fireplace, which came from another centuries old building in the city, also holds pride of place.

St Nicholas Priory at The Mint, Exeter, reopened 2008

She would have just as soon leaned her head against the over-mantel of one of those tall, red granite chimney-pieces in order to weep comfortably.

The Arrow of Gold 2006

They sat in a semicircle in front of the ornate over-mantel and the empty grate, rather, Dalgliesh felt, like a prayer meeting uncertain who would utter the first petition.

The Lighthouse James, P. D. 1988

I went quickly back into the sitting-room and turned the carved rose on the left side of the frame of the looking-glass in the over-mantel.

A Queen's Error Henry Curties

I hastily closed the safe, locked it, fastened the panel, and, by turning the rose on the right-hand side of the over-mantel, caused the glass to resume its place.

A Queen's Error Henry Curties

The great size of the room, the fine English ceiling of modeled plaster, the generous fireplace with its paneled over-mantel, the groups of windows, all these architectural details go far toward making the room a success.

The House in Good Taste Elsie de Wolfe

My over-mantel is mirrored, and hers is filled with an old painting.

The House in Good Taste Elsie de Wolfe

She laughed, and, rising from her seat, turned to the fireplace and touched a carved rose in the frame of the handsome over-mantel; immediately the looking-glass moved up by itself in its frame, disclosing, apparently, the bare wall.

A Queen's Error Henry Curties

This is also the cheapest variety of over-mantel mirrors.

The Art of Interior Decoration Grace Wood

One should not use pictures with these papers, but mirrors are permissable and will have the best effect if placed on a wood-paneled over-mantel.

Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today Lucy Abbot Throop