We live in an Edwardian house which has it’s original windows. The windows were one of the things that attracted us to this house. This means no double glazing though. We cope with thick, lined curtains and an open fire in the winter (as well as central heating).
On cold mornings we have what my husband calls “ghosts on the windows”. The cold air outside and the warm air inside produce condensation while the drafts in the window frames keep pockets on the windows clear. This gives the ghostly effect.
It’s odd but when we look at the windows we focus on the ghostly white shapes but the photograph shows up the clear bits the most.
Ghosts in the windows
It does give quite a spooky effect though which I thought was quite appropriate for Halloween.
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I think your windows are beautiful. I always think it is a shame when these types of windows are replaced by double glazed PVC .
I only had mine replaced due to noise.
I agree. We have had many salesmen knock on our door trying to sell us double glazing and we always very firmly say that we are not interested. The windows sold us this house. An open fire is also very comforting.