Water filter jar
Silicated Carbon Filter Co.
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
1875 - 1900
Materials
Ceramic and metal
Measurements
485 mm (Height) x 290 mm (Depth); 375 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Battersea
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11109.1
Summary
A late nineteenth century brown and glazed ceramic water filter, of cylindrical form with a tap fitting at the bottom of one side. Accompanied by several interior parts (NT11109.2-NT11109.9).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
SILICATED CARBON FILTER Co / PATENT MOVABLE BLOCK / WORKS BATTERSEA / LONDON (raised lettering on one side)
Makers and roles
Silicated Carbon Filter Co., manufacturer