Single barrel air pump

Made:
1801-1900 in United Kingdom

Single barrel air pump, and steel spanner, unsigned, British, 1801-1900 (see note)

Details

Category:
Vacuum Technology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1985-2056
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), mahogany (wood) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (with depressed handle): 330 mm x 670 mm x 270 mm, 5.78kg
type:
pump - machinery
credit:
Wellcome Trust