The interesting thing about it is that we found it inside the house, in the cellar.
This how we first saw it: it was once the original water source for the house.
If having a drink from a pump like that makes you think "ewww", spare a thought for many parts of the world where they would think it was the height of luxury.
Nice photos. This kind of pump is found in many places in the Philippines especially rural areas. We don't have one but I remember my grandmother had one in the province.
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Great picture! I love the idea of using the pump in the garden for the birdies.
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What a neat old pump. I can't believe you found it in your house. I'm glad you saved it and found another use for it. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI would imagine that when it was new it was probably the height of luxury! For now, I'm sure that birds enjoy it and I bet it's quite the conversation piece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic picture, I would love to display that! It's a wonderful piece of history.
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I love it -- it had both character and history. I don't think I'd drink from it these days, though, either.
ReplyDeleteheart of rachel is very correct. There are still pumps like that found here not only in rural areas but some parts of Manila where they don't have water.
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That first picture is excellent! I love all the grays with just hints of red. What a great idea to bring it out of the cellar to be enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! My grandmother use to have one very similar but it finally gave out with old age, I gues.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos! I love seeing history that like.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! How cool to have that! And yes, many parts of the world I've been lucky enough to visit would count themselves very very fortunate to have this.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, and very interesting!
Mine is now up as well! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ryan
Very neat pump and what a place to find it. It looks great outside. Love your photo and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had a short hand pump installed inside the house right on top of the sink. I remember pumping that to get the water to start to fill the big pots. Then we had hot water for baths. Later they did get running water in from a well.
ReplyDeleteThat pump is perfect for the garden!
ReplyDeletePumps (usually simple-looking ones) are still quite commonplace here, like what Rachel and Friday's child mentioned, and very much in use.
ReplyDeletegood choice for the theme! :)
It certainly makes you think how lucky we are to have water from the taps. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great old pump!! Really good choice for this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great old pump. I bet the birds really enjoy drinking its water! Lovely photos. :)
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So true that many people would appreciate a pump like this.
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How neat, and great picture! You're right, many people in the world would be thankful for a pump!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find! Great that you've found a use for it in your garden :)
ReplyDeletehavent drank from pump before. I think the taste is similar to well water? - refreshing!
ReplyDeleteI don't care from what and where I drink water, the only thing important to me is that it's clean and a pump like that seams very romantic to me, lol !
ReplyDeleteIt's got that vintage/shabby chic look... lucky birdies!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great old pump. How cool that you put it good use! Great choice for The Hunt.
ReplyDeleteWe are indeed blessed to have so much. We really take it granted. Thanks for stopping by.
Nice shots! I'm not sure how to describe it but from your pictures it's like I can imagine or can hear the creaks and cranks that old pump makes when one operates it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - some parts of the world that is somethig spectacular like indoor plumbing.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and story. It must be great to see the birds using it. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow that's a great photo, and a nice old pump at your house! I wouldn't like to drink from it, but I bet the water is pretty cold!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday!
Great photo -
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for our modern conveniences
Wishing you happy days ahead
Very nice choice!
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Bon Jour!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great photo and story for photohunters. I love history like that!
Thanks for stopping by and come again some time!
Very awesome pump, I've seen some like that around here but I've never seen one in such good condition. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pump! What a wonderful thing to have - and that's awesome that it still works! Great choice for "drink"
ReplyDeleteGreat photo.!!!
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