How do old-fashioned water pumps work?

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.

Water Pump

Antique Limestone Fountain

Bramah London

Limestone Basin

Cast Iron Water Fountain

Murano Glass Fountain by Gino Cenedese

$45,000

H 63 in Dm 27 in

Murano Glass Fountain by Gino Cenedese

By Gino Cenedese

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(where the water flows from, a new pump required) are made in pâte de verre (pâte de verre involves

20th Century Italian Fountains

Materials

Murano Glass

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Water Pump For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic water pump available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and glass, every water pump was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the water pump you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A water pump made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made water pump over the years, but those crafted by Poul Henningsen and Louis Poulsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Water Pump?

Prices for a water pump can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $27,595, while the average can fetch as much as $2,306.