Pumps' Perplexities

Call it what you will, bucket, kettle, pot......It was used for the
transportation of "tap beer" between tavern and home.....

Prior to the Second World War, while refrigeration existed
it was not the big white box in the kitchen which held
everything....Also true, beer did come in a can but if you lived
in a city or town, there was a tavern nearby from which you
purchased "tap beer" when needed....

One, even at the age of six, would take the "beer bucket" down
to the local "pub" and have it filled.....The cover was placed
on the top and one walked home very slowly in order not to
spill its contents.....Safe arrival meant a 5 cent "tip" which
was usually spend in the local soda/candy shop on the
opposite corner from the "pub"....

It was slightly bigger than the modern "teapot", less spout,
and a larger "looped" wire handle........Pumps