Model No. 86 Hand Pump

Description

Model No. 86 hand pump.

Commonly manufactured in the late 1800s to early 1900s by companies like the Cleveland Faucet Co. or Bishop & Babcock

Often used for beer kegs or maritime bilge applications to pump water out of small vessels.

Main Design Features

•Heavy Materials: Built with a thick, solid brass main cylinder to handle constant pressure.

•Cast Iron Mount: Features a heavy cast iron bracket base used to stabilize the device.

•T-Handle: Features a carved wooden T-handle on top for a firm, two-handed grip during manual pumping.

•Bottom Spout Valve: Fitted with a detailed brass shut-off petcock valve near the base to connect the air hose or control airflow. 

•Completeness: Base bracket, original carved wood T-handle, and brass petcock valve altogether makes it highly desirable to collectors as a “man cave” display piece or historical breweriana collectible. 

•Amazing condition for being 125 yrs old!  No dents!  Handle slides up & down smoothly, but does not compete air.

•Petcock valve does not turn.

Manufactured primarily by The Cleveland Faucet Co. or The Bishop & Babcock Co. out of Cleveland, Ohio.

 1800s and early 1900s,

•Primary Utility: This specific Model 86 configuration was primarily marketed as a high-volume air pressure pump for saloon beer kegs or as an early multi-purpose utility pump (such as for pneumatic tires and bilge drainage). The unique brass lower nozzle functioned as a pressure stopcock or a fluid outlet valve depending on the specific setup. 

27” tall

2” OD brass tube

10 lbs 

$170

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