Sutton Poyntz (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).

[Thanks to Shawn Shaw for all the photographs, and to John Willows, consultant curator at the Water Supply Museum, for the extra information.]

sutton poyntz, 2016 Unusual markings on this lead pump at the Water Supply Museum, Sutton Poyntz, Dorset. The pump came from a garden in Osmington, but no more is known of its origin. Note the handle, operating rod and wooden bucket valve also on display, information on which is on a nearby notice board.

Markings: A curious moon face symbol, two possible wreath motifs, and a date "1823".

Manufacturer: Unk.
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sutton poyntz, 2016 At the Water Supply Museum, Sutton Poyntz, Dorset, this galvanised pump was salvaged from a scrapyard in the Surrey area.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

suttonpoyntz, 2016 A semi-rotary in a dusty corner at the Water Supply Museum, Sutton Poyntz, Dorset.

Markings: "K5".

Manufacturer: Unk.

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