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Antique Cast Iron Shallow Well Pitcher Pump - No. 31 Std Lift Size 21 - Working Mechanism!
For sale is a fantastic, heavy-duty antique cast iron cistern pitcher well pump dating from the early 1900s to 1930s. This standard-lift style pump features its original black painted surface and includes highly legible, crisp factory casting numbers on all parts, making it an excellent find for antique tool collectors, garden decorators, or historical restoration enthusiasts.
Technical Stampings & Identification Data:-Brand/Retailer: Montgomery Ward (Circa 1920s/1930s mail-order catalog hardware)- Manufacturer: Cast by the Deming Company (Salem, OH) for Montgomery Ward- Base Inscription: Stamped \"NO 31 STD LIFT\" with \"21\" centered over the mounting bolt hole.- Handle Inscription: Stamped with factory part number \"20B\".- Dome Top Cap: Features an embossed MW logo pattern beneath part number \"26A\" (likely represents Montgomery Ward)
Measurements & Weight:- Height: 11 inches tall- Weight: 12 lbs, 7 oz (just under 12.5 lbs)
Condition Report: Please carefully check all provided listing photos to see the fantastic cosmetic state of this antique iron piece:- Mechanical Movement: Tested and fully moving! The iron handle and inner connecting linkage pump up and down smoothly with excellent, tight articulation and zero binding.- Iron Body Condition: Structurally rock solid. There are absolutely no structural welds, hairline stress cracks, deep pitting, or missing pieces on the spout lip, dome cap, or wide mounting base.- Surface Finish: Shows a clean, honest vintage dark black finish with a beautiful, light dusting of rustic surface oxidation peeking through on the unpainted interior iron sections and base rim.
Perfect for use as an authentic rustic garden display accent, a farmhouse porch centerpiece, or for restoration back into a functional water element.
Ships promptly and securely packed in a reinforced box with plenty of padding to protect this heavy piece during transit. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
