Oil Lantern Wick Survives 130 Years in the Ground!

ekeisler

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Went out to an old homesite today and struck out. Came home bummed but decided to try another spot near my house that had just been cleared for a new house. Other relics found on the adjacent lot include: Reconstruction era New York and New Jersey buttons, 1903, 1888, and 1887 IHPs, and a couple of mid-1800s flat buttons.

Popped both pieces out of the hole and they were separate. Put them both in my pocket right away. When I got home to clean them off I realized the wick had survived! How crazy!
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This is the remaining piece of the wick.

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Also saved another NJ coat!
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Enjoy!
 

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Very interesting find
 

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