AIR PUMP, Hand-operated
T1976.251
Three-cylinder, hand-operated air pump for diving. Last used by the Albany Port Authority in the 1950's. Origin unknown, thought to be from a pearling lugger operating from Broome or that area. Markings on middle piston arm: "SEIBE \ GORMAN & CO \ LONDON". Markings on pressure gauge: "BOURDON'S \ PRESSURE GAUGE \ SEIBE GORMAN & CO \ LONDON".
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1976.251 |
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| Accession Date: | 19 Aug 1976 |
Material
| Bronze/Metal | wooden frame, case iron wheels, iron ,steel, bronze pump & fittings |
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| Iron/Metal |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 980mm |
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| width | 570mm |
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| height | 510mm | :case |
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| diameter | 900mm | :wheels |
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