Nineteenth-century industrial advertisement for the Broquet pump and steam engine factory in Paris - stock illustration

This detailed commercial engraving showcases the diverse range of mechanical products offered by the Broquet factory, located at 121 Rue Oberkampf in Paris. The advertisement highlights the company's prestigious history, noting "120 Médailles Or et Argent" (120 Gold and Silver Medals) and their specific success at the Exposition Universelle of 1889, where they earned six awards including a gold medal. The page features technical illustrations of various specialized machinery, including high-capacity "Élévation des eaux" (water lifting) systems, mobile pumps for "Arrosage et Incendie" (irrigation and firefighting), and specialized equipment for "Soutirage des vins et alcools" (racking of wines and spirits). From small hand-operated well pumps to massive "Pompe à double effet" (double-acting pumps) capable of moving up to 20,000 liters, this document serves as a comprehensive record of late nineteenth-century hydraulic engineering and the French industrial progress celebrated during the Belle Époque.