A rare antique stirrup pump fire extinguisher, complete with its original galvanised bucket, brass fittings, wooden handle, and hose. Made by the Four Oaks Spraying Machine Co., Sutton Coldfield, this pump would have been filled with water and operated manually as an early fire-fighting device.

The galvanised bucket retains its original maker’s plaque, and the pump mechanism shows lovely patination to the brass and wood. A fascinating piece of industrial and domestic history, now highly collectable as both a fire-fighting antique and a decorative display piece.

• Period: Early 20th century (c.1920–30s)

• Maker: The Four Oaks Spraying Machine Co., Sutton Coldfield

• Materials: Galvanised metal, brass, wood, rubber hose

• Condition: Age-related wear with good patina; untested as functional equipment

Bucket 30cm H

37cm diameter 

Total height 76cm

A superb talking point for collectors of antique fire equipment or industrial memorabilia.