Object number
56/225/1-4
Description
This is a water filter, designed for domestic use. The design was patented by G. Cheavins of Boston, Lincolnshire. The filter bears three inscription on oval plates on the surface: 'By her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent', 'G. Cheavins Improved Patent Gold Medal Self Cleaning Rapid Water Filter Boston England' and 'New Patent Removable Plate'. It is made of cream glazed stoneware. It dates from the nineteenth century.
Physical description
1 water filter with fittings: cream glazed stoneware; good conditionInscriptions on three raised side plates: 'By Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent'; 'G. Cheavins, Improved Patent Gold Medal Self Cleaning Rapid Water Filter, Boston, England'; 'New Patent Removable Plate'.
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2322.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2323.tif - High resolution image
