Matt Allen Posted 13 October , 2020 Share Posted 13 October , 2020 Hi I have just bought what I believe is a stirrup pump from an antiques fair and I am trying to validate if it is real and from WW1. There are no markings on it, can anyone help me understand or guide to where to look for more information please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddell Posted 13 October , 2020 Share Posted 13 October , 2020 (edited) Why don’t you post some images of the pump Matt. Someone may be able to help in identifying it. Edited 13 October , 2020 by Waddell Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Allen Posted 13 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2020 I was having trouble with my phone, but will aim to uplad tomorrow, thanks for getting back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Allen Posted 14 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 14 October , 2020 Hi, Appreciate any help that someone can provide in helping me identify this pump, maybe an estimate of a date range and whetehr it is miltary or not? Many thanks. Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo139 Posted 14 October , 2020 Share Posted 14 October , 2020 Photo from a previous thread in 2010 ,I’m not sure how to send a link to the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted 15 October , 2020 Share Posted 15 October , 2020 Very difficult to date. Its a typical commercial stirrup pump for clearing water from a basement or similar application, - high flow rate, low lift, suitable for immersion in a shallow area of ponding. Exactly what the Army needed for use in the trenches. Being fitted with a rifle sling indicates that it may have had military use - but thats not a guarantee, a civilian owner may have replaced an original strap with a rifle sling as a cheap repair . Go over it carefully looking for a makers name and try to match this with the details of the company in Graces Guide. That is your best chance of finding the period of manufacture Cheers Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Allen Posted 15 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 15 October , 2020 Thanks to both of you for all your help, I'll try and see if I can find any markings but so far no joy. I'll look at Graces Guide too and have contacted them to see if they can steer me anwhere. I'll let you know what I find out. Thnaks again. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 16 October , 2020 Share Posted 16 October , 2020 Most of these trench or small boat pumps are maker marked. They were often made by firms making agricultural spray and pump equipment. I have seen a broad arrow mark on one filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Allen Posted 16 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2020 Thanks, I'll try and find some markings, but can't see anything yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted 21 October , 2020 Share Posted 21 October , 2020 There is one for sale on ebay at present. Under the rules I cannot comment on the authenticity or the price, just that it gives photos for comparison Cheers Ross https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WW1-British-Trench-Water-Pump-Somme-Battlefield-Relic/293723751724?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200520130149%26meid%3Df668c760adf94f71b9333ac4f0318f87%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D293775817326%26itm%3D293723751724%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLCvipPairwiseWebWithBBEV2bDemotion&_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Allen Posted 21 October , 2020 Author Share Posted 21 October , 2020 Hi Ross, Thanks and interestingly that one shows a clear marking wheras mine has no markings that I can see so very hard to agree it is legitimate WW1, but still don't know how to find out and rally keen to understand its orgin and where it may have bene used? Appreciate your help. Kind regarsd Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arantxa Posted 10 November , 2023 Share Posted 10 November , 2023 Could anyone tell me the height approx with out the base stand I’ve bought one but Royal Mail has to collect and I don’t know what size to put on postage thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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