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Reply to: I say you should bin this with all of its layers of poisonous paint and replace it with new. I don't think it is necessary to have a faithful reproduction as it is not ornate. Personally I would consider if you ever replace it. The room will look taller without the picture rail. Is there nice coving? If not I would spend the money on that instead.

Q

Reply to: Chances are that this is original. I wouldn't worry about removing the picture rail. If you need to re-plaster and you keep it in situ you will lose some of the profile behind the plaster. It will be very difficult to create a successful plaster job with it in place. Remove it carefully, strip it if you can be used be bothered (it is a lovely shape) and refit. Alternatively get a timber merchant to cnc copy the profile or a fibrous plaster company to mold copy the rail and produce in plaster.

Q