strathspey@strathspey.org:29286

Andrew Buxton

RE: mystified (was: Technique)

Jan. 25, 2002, 1:25 p.m. (Message 29286, in reply to message 29277)

Martin,

According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, a cheval glass is swung on a
frame whereas a pier glass is any large mirror.  I have heard pier
glasses referred to when visiting stately homes.  Most of us don't have
room for either in our (UK) houses!

Andrew Buxton,
Brighton