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With their elegant and functional silhouettes, these pumps have found a new life as decorative objects in contemporary gardens. Yet, they are not merely relics: some of them are still in perfect working order, proof that a well-designed tool can stand the test of time while remaining useful.

Why they deserve your admiration

These pumps are not mere artifacts: they represent the ingenuity and tenacity of our ancestors. Their operation testifies to a nearly forgotten, yet still fascinating, know-how. They also remind us of the importance of water, then as now.