Is this fireplace original?
karty11
3 years ago
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3 years agoSam Potter
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Original Victorian fireplace?
Comments (12)Dear Jennifer, i agree with the other commentators the fireplaces look original. They might be marble but are more likely to be marbleised slate. But the tiles look very new. I am sure originally the fireplace would have had a caste iron insert. I have a large marbleised slate fireplace in my lounge, and another in the cellar which had been removed from the dining room by previous owners. Although large my fireplaces would have had caste iron inserts, both removed before I bought the house. The only thing that appears strange in your photographs is the location of the fireplaces, especially the top one which appears to be located in a corner. Has this room been divided, the wall to the right of your picture may be new, butted up against the chimney stack. The skirtings also appear new, which would confirm this. You don't say whether or not you are concerned how dominant these features are. I was concerned for some time as to how to integrate my fireplace into my white and Ivory colour scheme, however a brushed steel insert, firegarde has helped. I'll send photographs if that would help....See MoreIs this fireplace original 1920/1930s?
Comments (7)Not an expert but I feel the wooden surround is probably original to the house and painted white at a later stage. The tiling looks later than 30s to me although, as you mentioned, there is a deco element to it, but some 50s tiled fireplaces look Art Deco inspired. Possibly put in at the same time as the fire. Will you use the fireplace with a fire? Btw, bit of a pity the cornice isn’t original....See Morewhat kind of fireplace goes here?
Comments (5)You can verify whether there was a fire by lifting the carpet. If it’s Victorian you may well find a tiled hearth. My house is Edwardian and some ... person ... decided to strip out/board up three out of four, and the one existing is a brick monstrosity. However, in the two bedrooms with fireplaces the hearth (and exact location of the fire) can be seen when lifting the carpet. At least it’s an easy way to check and will give you a starting point....See MoreQuirky Space in kitchen
Comments (10)Love the idea of a wine rack!! My toddler would have a field day though. We have that fire from Sonias pictures in our dining room - it really packs a punch with heating the room quickly. We’ve recently put a version in our kitchen. It’s a big room with three external walls and doesn’t heat up as quick as the rest of the house. Very useful on cold winter mornings...See MoreJuliet Docherty
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