One of my coolest finds to-date

[eckstar]

Haven't posted in some time, cuz the city just keeps adding to their list of houses to be demolished, and I have to trash out two a day just to keep up.

On one such house, a Cream City Colonial built in 1853, I found this inside one of the walls. Apparently, one of the masons left it behind, and it got bricked in.

It's a copper coffee mug, and was apparently hand-hammered, based on the shape of the bottom, and the fact that it has a seam which was bent over while the copper was still hot, and allowed to form its own seal.

I've got the greatest job in the world, getting paid to hunt for treasures in other people's trash, but it's even better when I stumble across a piece of history like this. Just call me an urban archaeologist, lol.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Wow! where are you at? I'd love a job like that.

 

[Chaps]

Wow! where are you at? I'd love a job like that.

He is probably a Trashman! That would be a good job!!

 

[Silver Slayer]

Great find

 

[worldtalker]

Bet there was more Jack Daniels in it than coffee!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[eckstar]

Wow! where are you at? I'd love a job like that.

I'm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As for having a job like mine, if you've got a strong back, access to a truck or trailer, and don't have an aversion to pet urine, mold, or crack needles, I can tell you how to get set up in any town in the world.

 

[eckstar]

Wow! where are you at? I'd love a job like that.

He is probably a Trashman! That would be a good job!!

Pretty close, lol. I am actually a building contractor, but the majority of my business comes from cleaning out and/or demolishing abandoned, condemned and foreclosed homes. I am happy to share info on how to get into the business, and how much treasure you can find, in addition to your pay. just contact me.

 

[Michiganne]

Neat find. Congrats!

HH