This Old House

[ModernMiner]

It was in the 70's today, so I killed a few hours at an old house close by. Nothing really too exiting as far as treasures, but an assortment anyways. The bottles and crystal lid was found buried about a foot deep in the old outhouse. I dug down about 4 feet in the center of the outhouse hoping to find a coin, but nothing. Didn't folks drop coins when they dropped their drawers in those days?
Inside the house, I peeled back four layers of linoleum in ONE ROOM until I finally made it to the wooden floor. Again, nothing of value, but I thought it was pretty interesting to see all the different patterns (eras) the room went through. Not one coin did I find inside. Only old chewed up clothes and about 20 styles of shoes. Off to the playgrounds tomorrow. In the 70's again. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

 

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[Charlene]

Looks like a very interesting site ModernMiner, that keyless fixture is sure in good shape. No matter what you dig up, id ing and dating it if you can is the most fun of all. Well almost, the 70* weather in Jan. was fun too, but that took a 180 turn, Brrrrrrr. Thanks for sharing your hunt.

 

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[Mirage]

Looks like a fun place to treasurehunt. Some places just don't have a lot of stuff but there should be some. It takes time. I think you got some good tips. Good luck and have fun.

Mirage

 

[larrybass]

Ya know MM, when you mentioned the surplus of old shoes laying around, it set off a wee light bulb. So I started flashing back in my mind to more than a few buildings I've been through in my time. Man, all those shoes I've seen and stepped around and over and maybe even kicked aside, lookin for treasure but not seein' it, when it's perhaps so close within my grasp. Anyone of those old shoes just could have held at least a folded, if not a little stained or otherwise colored perhaps, but well preserved fiver or a ten spot even, for taxi fare say, some starless night, for miLady of the house Nobody that I have ever heard of told me anything about such an off the wall, make sense if you will, TH'ing idea. 8) Big Thanx 2 ya myman... You can bet I won't be passin' up the next pair of shoes I come across in my travels.

Oh dude, just wanna mention that our man TreasureTails, is the generous and well respected poster by the way, of the chicken coop tips you mentioned. And did ya, pickup on his mention too of the old tin water cans that you just may find laying around there as well? I had a dealer approach me at one of my flea market set-ups a few years back. It was still early before the crowd had started and he had his eyes on it since I set it there on the blacktop near my car. I wasn't even going to bring it because it had a number of dents, two or three bullet holes and a couple or three little early rust spots. But, the bail was mint and the inside and outside of this old tin pail/can was if fine shape. I found it tucked under a white cedar when I was coming out of the bush one day after a day's grouse huntin'. I still hadn't figured out what kind of price I was going to put on it, sometimes I want the customer to tell me what he wants to pay. Gives me a little to go on to try and figure him or her out to some degree by their opening words and or numbers. Anyway, he comes over looks right at me , points to the neat ol' pail and says, I can't go any higher than $20 because I know a man who will pay me $25 for it and it does have a little hole in it, doesn't it? So without even flinchin' or missin' a beat, I said, Sold , to the man with a yen for a fine piece of Canadian history, and deftly slid the olive bill from his outstretched hand. I might have thought to ask for $5 and let some nice 'ol person perhaps talk me down to $3 or whatevr. Like, I found this old can and almost didn't keep it. TT's advice is very sound! Do Not overlook anything. I can almost smell some of that musty old money that surely must be in and or around there somewhere... Speaking of which, that unreachable attic you mentioned has got the hair on my arms standing up over here. What secrets is that all about?

Here's a little pic of Carson's book I took for ya, to whet your appetite. You WILL love it my friend.

Oh ya, is that a beautiful cobalt jar you've got there. Can't wait to see it in here again, after ya give'er a wipe or three.

Have a real super day ModernMiner.

lb

 

[satellite]

There is something I'd like to find more of, bottles! Let us know what else you find in the house. I looks interesting and full of possibilities. Happy hunting.

-Satellite

 

[ModernMiner]

Thanks Larry. I just bought the book on E-bay. Looking forward to getting it.
MM

 

[papa]

70's there,30's here.But with a place like that to hunt,I would go out with the crappy weather.Nice days work. Need any help

 

[larrybass]

70's there,30's here.But with a place like that to hunt,I would go out with the crappy weather.Nice days work. Need any help

O.K. Papa, ya got in there first before me, but I wanna get dibs on the #2 position if MM likes yer slick offer and sees the value of a third eye, so to speak?! Eye aye sor's. Looks like a lot of lay-back, easy to do, no stress, easy on the pocket book, indoor work, from the angle on this computer screen for sure... 8)

Man, don't y'all just LOVE TH'ing?

Cheers Papa!

Lb

 

[papa]

LB, I'm not a greedy person.If MM says Ok,we both can go.I'll swing and mark,you can dig
Naw.I couldn't do that to you You furnish the coffee,and we will take turns. Donuts would be a plus

 

[larrybass]

Hey there Papa, I'm in fer yer deal anytime, anywhere, ol' bud! 8) Coffee, dig, change, next, coffee, dig, change... Good workable sys fer a pair 'o straight shootin' pard's! You know chum, I was just lookin' at the calender there and it got me to wondering, where our buddy DTC is lately? Hmmm... Either he really picked up on our wee tidbits and can't leave that relicky ol' spot for hell nor high water or, Ya, he REALLY started pokin' around in there, and plumb uncovered some major treats and was last seen casually tourin' down the blacktop with his big casino stashed safely in the trunck of his ol' muscle car, right next to his trusty ol' treasure finding machine.

Soooo, Mr.DTC, waz it gonna B? C'mon buddy R U out there somewhere? If yer at home, let us know that your still there, otherwise, I suppose, kinda like your mom used to, I don't want 2 start havin' to fret over a possible health mal-function to such a valued member here at TNet?!?

Chow 4 now!

Lb