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A spill vase was usually kept on the mantelpiece and was filled with spills used to transfer fire from the fireplace to candles, lamps, a pipe or a cigar.Commercial matches, which first surfaced in England during the 1820s, [2] were a relatively expensive commodity until the late 19th century, and spill was therefore a more cost effective solution.
A fireplace is often the focal point of a room, so you certainly want to be mindful of how to best decorate it. With that in mind, we have made a collection of 30 elegant mantel decor ideas to ...
The Adam mantels are in wood enriched with ornament, cast in molds, sometimes copied from the carved wood decoration of old times. [1] Mantels or fireplace mantels can be the focus of custom interior decoration. A mantel traditionally offers a unique opportunity for the architect/designer to create a personal statement unique to the room they ...
Art Deco Mantel Clock from Amboina Wood around 1930 Mantel clocks —or shelf clocks —are relatively small house clocks traditionally placed on the shelf, or mantel , above the fireplace . The form, first developed in France in the 1750s, can be distinguished from earlier chamber clocks of similar size due to a lack of carrying handles.
Fill your home with warmth and cheer thanks to these ideas for your mantel.
Lark Manor Armiah Gift Box Stocking Holder Drop the tape and back away from the Command hooks. These adorable stocking holders will become part of your holiday mantle decor in the blink of an eye.
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The rare Mantle card eclipsed the record just posted a few months ago — $9.3 million for the jersey worn by Diego Maradona when he scored the contentious “Hand of God” goal in soccer's 1986 ...