What might this be ? Found in old church foundation that burnt down in 1860

[Cuda 70]

Found this item at a old church foundation. Church burnt down in 1860
ideas ? Thanks

 

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[jeff of pa]

For lack of a Proper word, It looks like some type of Valve to Me.
with the Center Piece Coming up to block the Large hole on Top. may be by Pressure or May be upside down
of course someone else my know better

 

[ronwoodcraft]

Found this item at a old church foundation. Church burnt down in 1860
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My wife says she thinks it's a very old style sink stopper.

 

[LandSeig]

It looks like a one way valve, like the one that is used down the well shaft on a deep well hand pump. I figure a gasket would go in the groove.

 

[jeff of pa]

Can't find a Complete Piece List for older Pumps
but may be from one of these

 

[Cuda 70]

Can't find a Complete Piece List for older Pumps
but may be from one of these
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Thank you. Is there a date on that ?

 

[jeff of pa]

This shows up on a Newer Parts List for Hand Pumps.
Seems "close, as far as Similar, but No Apple"

 

[jeff of pa]

Not sure on the Purple Pump. It's a Historical Thing here

I Found a Parts List Here
See first Pic top Left (IF you get the same page I Do)

hand pump parts list - Google Search

#2 &3 PLUNGER ROD & Plunger Cage

 

[Cuda 70]

Not sure on the Purple Pump. It's a Historical Thing here

I Found a Parts List Here
See first Pic top Left (IF you get the same page I Do)

hand pump parts list - Google Search

#2 PLUNGER ROD

Thanks Jeff. Very helpful

 

[Sarge50]

Found this item at a old church foundation. Church burnt down in 1860
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Yep, that for a well pump! The groove in the center is where a piece of leather (till rubber gaskets were readily available) was to seal the pump as you either pulled down Or up on the handle to crate suction and draw the water to the nozzle!

 

[LandSeig]

I love those old hand pumps. I’m wanting to get one of the deep pumps for my place.

 

[Digger RJ]

Found this item at a old church foundation. Church burnt down in 1860
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Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Cuda 70]

Yep, that for a well pump! The groove in the center is where a piece of leather (till rubber gaskets were readily available) was to seal the pump as you either pulled down Or up on the handle to crate suction and draw the water to the

Very interesting. Must be a old one. I’ll be back to find the rest of it. Thanks

 

[crashbandicoot]

I think "check valve" is the description you,re looking for.