Vintage 1940s McDonald Cast Iron Pitcher Spout Pump No.2 - Farmhouse Kitchen Well Cistern Decor

McDonald Cast Iron No.2 Pitcher Spout Pump
Wonderful old cast iron hand pump made by A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing of Dubuque IA. USA. This is the type of water pump you would have found in the kitchen. I still remember the one my Great Grandmother had in the kitchen.
The original color of this pump was red, and lots of the original paint remains. The pump is in wonderful condition with no noticeable damage, the bolts in the handle were replaced at some point.

History,
The A. Y. MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY was founded in 1856 by Andrew Young MCDONALD. His small plumbing shop specialized in plumbing and gas fittings. The company discontinued operations when McDonald entered the CIVIL WAR, the company reopened when he returned to Dubuque in 1865. McDonald also began selling pumps for a Seneca Falls, New York, firm. His sales success encouraged him to expand production into the manufacture of pumps. McDonald started manufacturing the No.2 Pitcher Spout Pump in 1947. The company is still in operation.

Circa, 1940s
Measures, 18” tall, 14” handle to spout with handle down, 9” wide.
Condition, good for age, untested.
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Sku# 6519
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