History for sale

[fcs3]

I saw this Ebay listing, which might interest history buffs
and non-electric collectors alike.

According to Alex Taber's comments on Vintage post#23637,
this is the 2nd oldest vacuum cleaner in existence; and
the very first tank pumper!

 

[electrolux137]

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I can't find this listing. What is the auction number?

 

[blknblu]

It is eBay item number:162589003394
or search for Hercules vacuum

 

[warren_l]

Is there a reason this vacuum is so overbuilt?
The parts look like heavy brass castings, where other pump vacs are thin sheet metal.
Did this have a specific use? Like on the Titanic or similar ocean vessels?