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Is this a genuine circa 1899 fireplace?

Belinda Langridge
2 years ago

Hi All!! ok so we have bought a fixer upper i Wales dating back to 1899. it used to be a hotel and is now 12 apartments. We have a fireplace in the main living space and Im I’m trying

to work out if its original! help!! the hideous burner is definitely going.

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  • Elizabeth Forrest
    2 years ago

    Most old house have been altered throughout their lives, sometimes for the better and sometimes to their detrimen: it's all part of their history and charm.


    I personally love this fireplace, but obviously, it's down to personal taste. However, I wouldn't rush to remove it, even though I know from personal experience, that the urge to get out the sledgehammer is sometimes very strong in certain people!



    Could you try living with it for a while------- I know that in terms of more disruption and mess you want to get it over and done with in one go, but better that than do something you would later regret

    ,

    • Comments (11)

    • Margaret Dougan-watt
      2 years ago

      I think it's 1930's or between the wars.

      I was brought up in a house with a nasty brown version, yours is lovely. A little more upmarket than ours.

    • Sonia
      2 years ago

      The red tiling smacks of 1930s as Margaret has suggested. So I would suggest Art Deco. Here’s a couple Of pics I’ve found of similar fireplaces to yours.

    • Belinda Langridge
      Original Author
      2 years ago

      Ahhh brilliant! Thanks for your comments. I think we will replace it with something more sympathetic :-)

    • PRO
      Ideas for Interiors
      2 years ago

      I like the burner! Just not in your fireplace😁

    • Margaret Dougan-watt
      2 years ago

      I agree, the two elements don't complement each other at all.

      With the burner out and a lovely black grate in place you may fall in love with the fireplace , I think I would...

    • Elizabeth Forrest
      2 years ago

      But , inspit.e of what I've just said, I would definitely remove the wood burner

    • Brian Kirby
      2 years ago

      Clearly the two styles don't match or fit together in terms of dimensions. I think the result is ugly. But the burner cleaned up, could look great in the right setting - so sure, remove it, but please don't smash it up.

    • midwalesparky
      2 years ago

      It's all part of the rich fabric and history of a house. I love the stove and the fireplace, but if you don't, I agree with others: go half way and remove the stove, but live with the lovely fireplace for a while, then decide. And no, it's not from 1899 and neither is the mantelpiece.

    • joanna pearson
      2 years ago

      No. its not as old as that.

    • Cath Farrar
      2 years ago

      I get the whole thing about respecting the ongoing history of the building and not just changing things for the sake of change, but in all honesty if it was me I could not live with those red tiles for a second longer than I had to!

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