Rhode Island State House Christmas Mantles » The mantle in the golden reception room of the Rhode Island State House

A very large task of getting the mantle decoration , which is one piece in the delivery van, is a challange. The wind on Smith Hill is gusty in late November, then up 150 or so marble steps.
Lifted to the 10 foot high placement. This is not for your typical home at over 16 feet long.
All the items used had to be well attached, fire safe, and in scale, and quality to the elegant room.