Rare large antique glazed ceramic water filter, with lid and water filter insert. This one is made in Germany by The British Berkefeld Filter Company about 1900-1920. 

This water filter is a unique highly collectible and fabulous item.

Because of its timeless design the Berkefeld water filter will look great in any large kitchen, weather vintage, modern, retro or mid century modern.

The copper tap is the original and proper working. Everything is completely functioning.

Size: Height: 53 cm, Diameter: 22, Weight: 7800 grams.

In good condition. Please see the photo’s for details.

****A Berkefeld filter is a water filter made of diatomaceous earth (Kieselguhr). It was invented in Germany in 1891, and by 1922 was being marketed in the United Kingdom by the Berkefeld Filter Co. Berkefeld was the name of the owner of the mine in Hannover, Germany where the ceramic material was obtained. Source: Wikipedia****