Oil Filterer

Object/Artifact

-

Waterperry Museum

Wells Waste Oil Filter

Wells Waste Oil Filter

Name/Title

Oil Filterer

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.321

Description

Metal cylinder with three levels (other models have one or two levels). This model has a dispensing tap at the bottom and a flow system at the top. The makers plaques are brass.

Context

Arthur C Wells, an engineer, started making unbreakable oil lamps in 1880. Up until 1897 he further developed oil lamps that were cheaper to use than gas or electric. In 1913 the company advertises the first waste oil filter. These were continually advertised until 1960.

Category

Horticultural Sundries, Tools

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

600 mm

Diameter

260 mm

Circumference

850 mm

Material

Metal, Brass

Location

* Untyped Location

WW floor

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Web Links and URLs

Grace Guides - A C Wells & Co.