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The house already had marble mantelpieces and a Jacuzzi, but Manafort took it to a new level, adding a two-story extension out back, new windows, a roof deck and a slate walkway.
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Agents who know the truth about the corrupt old man who has Ryan’s balls on the mantelpiece at Mar-A-Lago?
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Cedar, fir, maple, walnut and exotic hardwoods such as parota and monkey pod are all great choices for floating shelves or a mantelpiece.
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The rag doll on the mantelpiece is supposed to fly, or maybe jump, to the chandelier.
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The three-ounce potted candles come in seven satiating scents, making them the perfect addition to any fall mantelpiece.
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So far, there’s only one piece of personal artwork up—a black-and-white photograph on the mantelpiece of the six children, smiling and holding their various pets—dogs, reptiles, and rodents.
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So far, there’s only one piece of personal artwork up—a black-and-white photograph on the mantelpiece of the six children, smiling and holding their various pets—dogs, reptiles, and rodents.
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There also are cabinet doors, glass door knobs, large drawers, cabinet pulls early-1900s chandeliers and sconces, fireplace surrounds, mantelpieces and a pedestal sink.
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First Known Use of mantelpiece
1660
MANTELPIECE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of mantelpiece for English Language Learners
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: the shelf above a fireplace and the decorative pieces on the sides of the fireplace
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