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pier glass
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pier glass
n.
A tall mirror, especially one placed between windows.

pier glass
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a tall narrow mirror, usually one of a pair or set, designed to hang on the wall between windows, usually above a pier table
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Noun1.pier glass - a large mirror between two windowspier glass - a large mirror between two windows  
mirror - polished surface that forms images by reflecting light


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80 Value 2007 pounds 300,000 to pounds 500,000 Pair of late George II gilt wood Chippendale pier glasses (mirrors).
Huge pier glasses - long slim mirrors intended to hang on the wall between two tall windows and often echoing their shape - date from this period, many with girandoles for candles.
Huge pier glasses - long slim mirrors intended to hang on the wall between two tall windows and often echoing their shape - date from this period.
 
 
 
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