Stirrup pump
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
465 x 205 mm; 900 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 29878
Summary
A stirrup pump with a hollow metal shaft, which was painted black; two drop down stirrups at the base. Connected to the base is a black rubber tube with a metal valve at the top. A metal key on the valve is stamped : KISNET / LIMITED / BEDFORD. On the reverse of the key is stamped : RENRUT. The output end is stamped : ADJUST SMALLER LARGER with direction arrows. At the top of the shaft is a sprung wooden covered handle.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.