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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 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
Silas Seandel Welded Copper Fountain
By Silas Seandel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Welded signature Silas Seandel NYC
Water pump replaced and in working order
Category
Vintage 1960s American Fountains
Materials
Copper
Giant Bronze Horse Fountain Leaping Pony Garden Water Feature
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with a water pump and the water would come in via the inlet in the base
Can you imagine how this would
Category
Vintage 1980s Fountains
Materials
Bronze
Italian Bronze Wall Fountain Cherub Classical Garden Water Feature
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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A water pump will be required to ensure the water flow, the water tube would be placed behind the
Category
Vintage 1980s Fountains
Materials
Bronze
