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How do old-fashioned water pumps work?
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Old-fashioned water pumps work by using a series of levers and valves to move water up from an underground system. The lever on the outside of the pump is manually pushed up and down to begin the process. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic antique water pumps from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Village Water Pump in Antique Limestone from France, 18th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Village water pump fountain in limestone with a double trough
also made from limestone in front of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Fountains
Materials
Limestone
19th Century French Cast Iron Water Pump Fountain
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental 19th century French water pump fountain made by Louis Jonet. This large cast iron piece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fountains
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Empire Style Lion Head Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hardware or water pump service. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements (approximate): 30" H x 16" W x 8.5" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Fountains
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mounting hardware or water pump service. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 17" W x 10.5" D
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Fountains
Materials
Iron
Antique Italian Garden Fountain Classical Serpent Water Feature
Located in Potters Bar, GB
piece of garden furniture we date to circa 1920
Imagine this configured to a water pump and fully
Category
Vintage 1920s Fountains
Materials
Bronze
Eternit Concrete Fountain, 1948 Belgium
By Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
concrete. Factory drilled holes for water and drainage. Large opening on base for water pump/supplies
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Fountains
Materials
Concrete
