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English 19th Century Cream Glazed Stoneware Transferware Water Filter (Lamp, Umbrella Stand, Flower Pot_
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English 19th Century Cream Glazed Stoneware Transferware Water Filter (Lamp, Umbrella Stand, Flower Pot_

$399.99

Brand Unknown

 

 Antique G Cheavin's Edwardian Transferware Water Filter 

I have had this fantastic piece in my collection for many years.  It has been used as an umbrella stand, a planter, a plant stand and would make a gorgeous lamp (see last photo).  

Made in England under the reign of Queen Victoria by G. Cheavin's during the 19th century, this early stoneware water filter features a cream colored glaze accented with applied black transfers including the royal coat of arms and a Royal warrant (awarded in recognition only to companies or people who regularly made or supplied services or goods to members of the Royal Household).  The print on the filter reads as follows:

"By Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent"

"G. Cheavin's Improved Patent Gold Medal Self Cleaning Rapid Water Filter, London, England"

"New Patent Royal Plate"

 The lower section showcases the spigot from which the water was poured.  On either side are figural lion head / mask handles

Cheavins, the manufacturer of this water filter, was begun by George William Cheavin in Boston, Lincolnshire, England sometime around 1850-60. He became an award winning designer and manufacturer of ceramic filters during the 1860s. Along with his father, Squier Cheavin who worked as a plumber and glazier in Spalding, Lincolnshire, he was granted a patent for “improvements to an apparatus for filtering and purifying water”. George then manufactured filters from Boston and was successful internationally. In 1876, George Cheavin was one of the only two producers of water filters at an international exhibition of sanitary exhibits. Two years later he won the highest prize for his filters at the Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, USA.

In 1889 he bought The Fulham Pottery.  This was a logical merger as the stoneware cases into which the water filters were fitted were all manufactured by Bailey at the Fulham Pottery. George William Cheavin the son of the proprietor in Boston moved to London as first managing director of the newly founded The Fulham Pottery and Cheavin Filter Company Limited. The Pottery would remain in the Cheavin family until 1969.


Measures: 
Condition: good antique condition, no chips, cracks, some rough spots and wear, 

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Featured on Etsy November 2012:
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/collecting-english-transferware-one-womans-story/

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