Working tool Industrial design - Decorative hand pump
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19th-Century Brass Hand-Pressure Sprayer / Industrial Oil Can – Long Screw-On Nozzle – circa 1870–1900
Description
Authentic 19th-century brass hand-pressure sprayer with internal pump construction and long, screw-on nozzle.
Produced in solid brass with original wooden pump rod and beautiful, untouched patina.
This type of portable pressure sprayer was used in the late 19th century to dispense liquids such as light oil, water, or cleaning fluid for machines, workshops, and possibly in domestic or industrial maintenance.
Construction:
Closed brass reservoir with faceted base plate
Ventilation holes just above the foot (pressure regulation)
Long, detachable screw-on nozzle for targeted application
Internal wooden piston rod with original wear and patina
Fully brass construction
The pump operates via an internal piston: downward pressure pushes liquid out through the nozzle. The slender form and long nozzle allow precise treatment of hard-to-reach places.
Dating
Circa 1870 – 1900.
Condition
In original, untouched condition.
Nice old patina.
Signs of use appropriate for age and historical use.
No modern restorations or overpainting.
Woodworm not active and treated
Historical context
Portable brass pressure sprayers like this were used during the Industrial Revolution for:
Lubricating mechanical components
Maintaining machines
Cleaning or humidifying windows.
Workshop and maintenance work
A beautiful example of 19th-century industrial tools.
Worldwide shipping possible
19th-Century Brass Hand-Pressure Sprayer / Industrial Oil Can – Long Screw-On Nozzle – circa 1870–1900
Description
Authentic 19th-century brass hand-pressure sprayer with internal pump construction and long, screw-on nozzle.
Produced in solid brass with original wooden pump rod and beautiful, untouched patina.
This type of portable pressure sprayer was used in the late 19th century to dispense liquids such as light oil, water, or cleaning fluid for machines, workshops, and possibly in domestic or industrial maintenance.
Construction:
Closed brass reservoir with faceted base plate
Ventilation holes just above the foot (pressure regulation)
Long, detachable screw-on nozzle for targeted application
Internal wooden piston rod with original wear and patina
Fully brass construction
The pump operates via an internal piston: downward pressure pushes liquid out through the nozzle. The slender form and long nozzle allow precise treatment of hard-to-reach places.
Dating
Circa 1870 – 1900.
Condition
In original, untouched condition.
Nice old patina.
Signs of use appropriate for age and historical use.
No modern restorations or overpainting.
Woodworm not active and treated
Historical context
Portable brass pressure sprayers like this were used during the Industrial Revolution for:
Lubricating mechanical components
Maintaining machines
Cleaning or humidifying windows.
Workshop and maintenance work
A beautiful example of 19th-century industrial tools.
Worldwide shipping possible
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
3 kg
Style subtype
Industrial design
Number of objects
1
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
80 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1850-1900
Title additional information
Decorative hand pump
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