back yard dig

[geo4472]

can't get to river site so i started an area in my backyard where an old sanborn map shows a privy the coin is chinese around 1880-1890's (there were chinese laundrys in the area back then)the gingers have no markings but i think they are 1860-1880.i got a late day start and just started hitting the good stuff i'll be back at it tomorrow looks like it is going to be another killer dig thanks for looking

 

[bottlehunterofcoscob]

Good luck, can't wait to see what else you dig!

 

[Bass]

Oh yes. You are in a very good spot Jim! No telling what you will get from this location. I am on the edge of my seat.

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[geo4472]

anyone have any good ideas for getting the rust stains off the ginger bottles and any advice at cleaning up the coin i'd like to see if a can get a date somehow by what it looks after cleaning thanks

 

[epackage]

Good stuff Jim, that lip is interesting on the taller ginger beer, not like any stamped Paterson ginger beers. First time seeing the Zarrow 'quart', would have been nice if it had part of it's original label...

 

[Bass]

Jim, try using a plastic scouring pad on the ginger beers. Works great on glass as well

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[epackage]

Soak the GB's in warm water with some baking soda for a few hours and then a scrubbing pad should take the rust away...

 

[geo4472]

thanks epackage and bass assassin for the tips

 

[southern maine diver]

Nice to see you up and digging. The water level at the river must be pretty high with run-off from upstate. The increased current should uncover some new stuff. Can't wait to see! Thanks...t
Wayne

 

[Bass]

Jim, i just realized you said this new site is in your backyard. Literally?

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[geo4472]

Jim, i just realized you said this new site is in your backyard. Literally?

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yep right in the back left corner of the yard its nice that way dont have far to go

 

[Bass]

Wow. So you can go digging anytime. I think you should definitely go to the local hardware store and get a piece of hardware cloth to make a sifter. It could pay off for you.

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[unclemac]

dang....my backyard has bears and mt. lions...what I wouldn't give for the action you have!

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

There is nothing quite like having a pit in the backyard !!!! Congrats !!!

 

[geo4472]

well it was a short dig went back out today dug for 2 hrs i think the spot was just an old trash pile didnt find anymore keepers just old busted pottery and some glass,rusted metal,etc.did find what appears to be the rocks lining the old outhouse walls but they are the outside of them so what ever is there will be staying there (wife doesnt want me digging up the the stone patio we built over that area)

 

[Sheperdess]

Doesn't she have to go visit her sister sometime?

 

[geo4472]

Doesn't she have to go visit her sister sometime?

LOL .... her sister only lives a few minutes away

 

[Bass]

That stone patio can be replaced.

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[bottlehunterofcoscob]

As everyone else has said, there are probably some methods to possibly convincing her. But don't dig yourself into a hole doing that! Oh man that was bad...

 

[FriscoT06]

I get rust stains off glass bottles with 'Iron Out'? I think that's what it's called- it contains phosphoric acid and takes off rust stains as soon as you spray it on. I scrub and then rinse well for good measure- Not sure if it would damage stoneware though, although I only put it on for a short period of time.