St. Martin (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).
One of two pumps at a cottage on La Motte, St. Martin. | ||
Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
The lift and force pump mounted on a plank in the grounds of the Bella Luce Hotel, St. Martin, had a strong bow mechanism, but by 2018 the pump had gone. | ||
Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
In the grounds of a house aptly named "La Pompe", in La Ruette de la Pompe, St. Martin - which incidentally has some excellent self-catering holiday cottages for rent. The lead tank is embossed with: | ||
An eagle on its nest Two rose heads "1883" |
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Compare this with the pump at Route de la Rocque Poisson, Torteval - the tank decoration is almost identical, and the spout/stopcock is the same. | ||
Markings: The brass spout/stopcock carries the stamped words
"Llewellins & James,
Bristol". Manufacturer (at least of the spout): Llewellins & James, of Bristol. |
On Le Fosse de Bas, St.
Martin. Markings: There's a date, but only "18.." can be made out from this angle. Manufacturer: Unk. |
Further down Le Fosse de Bas, St. Martin, this pump has problems. | ||
Markings: Some numbers on the spout and a "6" on the
barrel. Manufacturer: Unk. |
On Ruette Rabey, St.
Martin. Markings: Flag and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
Le Vallon, St. Martin. | ||
Markings: The lead tank carries a date, 1828, and is decorated
with a lion couchant guardant, two scallop shells, and (possibly) two fleurs de
lys. Manufacturer: Unk. |
Saints Farm, Icart Rd, St. Martin. By 2016, the pump had
gone. Markings: Lettering on the lead tank, but not decipherable from a distance. Manufacturer: Unk. |
A very smart lift & force pump on Route des Cornus, St.
Martin. Markings: Flag and "2½". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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