Carbon filter
Silicated Carbon Filter Co.
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
1875 - 1900
Materials
Ceramic and metal
Measurements
55 mm (Height); 203 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Battersea
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11109.7
Summary
A dome-shaped carbon filter with a black exterior and white ceramic interior, from a nineteenth century brown and glazed ceramic water filter (NT11109.1), this located on the interior.
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 / PATENT MOVABLE BLOCK (black painted lettering on white ceramic plate fitted to exterior surface)
Makers and roles
Silicated Carbon Filter Co., manufacturer