Mid 19th Century French Winery Pump

Description

A French hand operated pump dating from the middle of the 19th century which was used in a winery to … more A French hand operated pump dating from the middle of the 19th century which was used in a winery to move wine or juice from one vessel to another. It is marked "Pompe Leotard", the makers name, "Brevetee SGDG" meaning that the design is patented by the French government but the efficacy of the design is not guaranteed by the government, "Beziers", town of manufacture, and "No 4" indicating that is it the largest size. It has been professionally restored in France and was found near Bordeaux. less