In the Middle of the woods (UPDATED)

[Hardy]

While searching a foundation in a heavy wooded area back east in the early 90's.
My Whites 6000/di sr3, screemed at me to dig a large hit. about 7 inches down , I saw a neck of a bottle! I removed the bottle and was so pleased with the find that I almost forgot to dig the target! Digging just a little bit deeper, I saw a what appeared to be a Tarnished side of a cylinder! Out came one of 5 knitting needles that I use as probes. After about 10 mins probing the object and figuring out its true circumference, I was able to pry out this Mappin Weeb small tea pot. After I removed the pot and hopping for more glass bottles, I dug a 3 foot area around the retrieval hole and found this small ink well. The Tea pot has many dings that may be fixed, but it just wouldn't be the same find.

SINCE I POSTED THIS A ANTIQUE DEALER

OFFERED ME $45.00 FOR IT! I laughed at her!

 

[Hardy]

Re: In the Middle of the woods

Well Gypsy, The reason why it was a one shot deal to hunt that spot was, I got offered to check it out on the last day of a trip that I was on, there would of bin more finds in the woulds , only if I had more time of that day to hunt. HH!!

 

[davesx]

Re: In the Middle of the woods

Hi hardy
you can get your tea/coffee pot valued by mappin & webb on their web site.


www.mappin-and-webb.co.uk/index.html

good luck

dave.

 

[birdman]

Re: In the Middle of the woods

Now that is some fantistic finds!! I love the ink well.

 

[lou423]

Re: In the Middle of the woods

Great find....and I am sure it is worth some dough too...
You should try to go back