I think the tiles and the fact that the colour appears like yellowed oil paint is what makes it look 'old'. I also wonder is that window any different to other windows, if you do anything with that window how will it coordinate with the rest?
Good advice about the possible hazard of lead paint, and asbestos in putty.
dreamer
Kate
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