Bitters and Brass (Pile of Relics)

[metalev4]

I ventured out for my last relic hunt of the year as the weather will make certain sites unaccessible in the very near future. I have been searching for an intact period bottle from this particular site for 4 years and it finally happened, 3 inches below the surface in a shallow trash pit. The bottle is a stunning Ice Blue late 1860s J Walkers Vinegar Bitters in mint condition. If you love glass as much as I do you know this is a difficult feat. The other relics surfaced in the same vicinity. I like personalized relics and the company Letter B is hammered perfectly flat. Other highlights included a couple of Regimental Number 1's, musket hammer, most of the brass from a burned knapsack, cleaning jag, pile of suspender buckles, and a black glass ale with the top knocked off. Anyway, beautiful weather, good company and a couple of firsts. Most peoples relic hunting season is just starting and I wish you all luck. As the ground moistens, privy season begins, so any further posts should be from the depths. Thanks for looking.
-Ev

 

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[TNGUNS]

Absolutely awesome finds. Congrats.

 

[surf]

Excellent recovery, metalev!

I'm wondering if it's Pacific Glass Works made...

Walker's Vinegar Bitters | Peachridge Glass

 

[kuger]

Thats what I am talkin' bout bud!!!Right on!Fantastic digs,and that one suspender buckle(Ring Type)might/should have a 1850-(S) Pat date

 

[justdon]

Congrats.I like that a nice little collection of finds.HH.

 

[metalev4]

Yes Sir, Pacific Glass Works, the most beautiful glass around.

 

[vpnavy]

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Ahab8]

Wow that in a very nice array of finds. Clnfrats

 

[Ahab8]

Congrats :-)

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Now that is a nice collection of finds, congrats!

 

[VOL1266-X]

A really nice variety of relics. The soil was kind to glass & relics. WTG, Quindy.

 

[ModernMiner]

Those are some CW relics that most could only dream of. Great recoveries, and nice variety. High 5 on that beautiful bitters bottle.
Thanks for the post,
MM

 

[jgas]

Very cool goodies right there. I'll take that bitters please! Nice recoveries. jgas

 

[pepperj]

Great looking bitters! Along with the relics it added up to a very nice selection.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That is a gorgeous bottle Evan. And a lot of nice brass too. Guess the privies will have to do until next spring. Great hunt!

 

[Valley Ranger]

That's quite a haul! Congratulations.

 

[zaxfire69]

That is the kind of Day I want to have! Wow. Great day. Congrats.

 

[Argentium]

Outstanding bottle ! Nice save - that will look nice in your bottle cabinet .

 

[BosnMate]

Geeze, you got an entire collection in one day. Great finds, I'd go crazy if I got into something like that.