chimneypiece
noun
chim·ney·piece
ˈchim-nē-ˌpēs 
: an ornamental construction over and around a fireplace that includes the mantel
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New doors for the library, a marble chimneypiece, carpets and curtains, upholstery.
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“Chimneypiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimneypiece. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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