I picked this up today for a winter project. It's a Bowser pump. I have been after the farmer to sell it for several years and after some vandals pushed it over and broke some of the glass out he finally agreed to sell it. Restoration starts this winter.
I restored several vintage pumps. I had them at my body shop in the display window. I kept all the moving parts inside the pump together. Also, you can buy decals. I had three that were from the early 20's era. They look nice and they're worth money.
I used to restore pumps for a living. That tall bowser is one of my favorites when finished. The art deco trim, the hips at the bottom, they're just gorgeous pumps. LOVE 'EM! Have fun.
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