Victorian Salt Glazed Water Filter by Anon Unknown, Stoneware , Edition Unique, 68cn high, Water , Furniture sculpture

Victorian Salt Glazed Water Filter is a unique stoneware sculpture standing 68cm high. This striking piece reflects 19th-century craftsmanship and industrial design through both form and function. Sculptural in its presence, the filter takes the shape of a traditional Victorian water vessel, robust, upright, and richly decorated.

The surface features a glossy salt glaze, typical of Victorian stoneware, giving it a subtle sheen and mottled texture. Its warm orange base anchors the piece, creating a strong visual foundation. Above, a mix of raised and incised patterns wrap around the body, floral motifs, geometric bands, and ornamental ridges highlight the era’s decorative sensibilities. These embellishments are not merely aesthetic; they reflect the pride in utility objects that Victorian makers often embraced.

Though originally functional, this filter is now presented as a sculptural object, elevated from domestic tool to collectible artefact. The transformation from practical item to furniture art highlights how design and utility once merged seamlessly. It serves as a reminder of a time when even everyday household objects were beautifully made and meant to last.

Whether displayed in a historical collection, a contemporary interior, or as a stand-alone piece of design history, this Water Filter bridges past and present. It offers both nostalgic beauty and timeless character, celebrating craftsmanship in its most grounded form.