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Definition of Girandoles
1. girandole [n] - See also: girandole
Lexicographical Neighbors of Girandoles
Literary usage of Girandoles
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Collector's Manual by N. Hudson Moore (1906)
"Some exceptionally fine girandoles are shown in the following Figure (135), with
beautiful glass prisms, and in Figure 136 some candlesticks with extra ..."
2. Antique Furniture by Frederick William Burgess (1915)
"girandoles of Chippendale style, without and with glass backs, ... Old girandoles
are now much sought after, and when done up can readily be adapted to ..."
3. History of Philadelphia, 1609-1884 by John Thomas Scharf, Thompson Westcott (1884)
"In the drawing-room were a looking-glass seven feet six inches by five feet, a
glass chandelier, four girandoles, four gilt candlesticks, three sofas, ..."
4. Hall Marks on Gold & Silver Plate by William Chaffers (1905)
"Two other buffets for the service of the ladies displayed, each, four large bowls
and four silver .figures, supporting a grand vase fitted with girandoles; ..."
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