Are these original Victorian tiles?
I wonder if you could give me your opinion on some tiles? I’m very lucky to have just bought a Victorian maisonette, with ground floor front and back rooms (parlour and dining room?) Both have fireplaces and the one in the dining room has an old stove that looks original. There is tiling around it and on the hearth (see pics) - do you think these are the original Victorian tiles? I think they look more like something from the 1950s or 60s and I’d like to paint over them or would that be sacrilege?! BTW The blue walls are going as well :D
Your thoughts would be most appreciated, many thanks.
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