Fun Marble Hoard at a Dump.

[RatherBeDigging]

Had 90 minutes for a stop at a dump I've been neglecting to explore much. It's mostly 1940s and 50s stuff on top. Seems to go a little older at least based on stuff in the water, though not before the 1920s.

Anyway, I was digging around a large busted stoneware crock and a few marbles popped out. Then the marbles kept going along with the mini silver plated spoon and the drinking glass. Clearly some kids toys at some point. Lot of wheels to toy cars. Even pulled out a plastic tractor with headless driver. Was a fun dig. Instant marble collection. Bottles haven't been anything worth taking home. I brought home a cobalt jar and a glass Armstrong's insulator.

 

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[E-Trac-Ohio]

That's a lot of Marbles - congrats !

 

[Nathan W]

Wow

 

[Bamasteve]

Cool finds!

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Looks like they cleaned up nice!

 

[RatherBeDigging]

Looks like they cleaned up nice!

Yes. Few have a few minor pings but most are very clean. The black ones are actually really dark purple. A purple black glass. Think one is uranium glass but have to test it with a black light. Could be more I just ran out of day light.

 

[ModernMiner]

Very cool. I love old marbels. I remember playing marbles as a kid. That was way before video games.
Thanks for the post.
MM

 

[Tony in SC]

Had 90 minutes for a stop at a dump I've been neglecting to explore much. It's mostly 1940s and 50s stuff on top. Seems to go a little older at least based on stuff in the water, though not before the 1920s.

Anyway, I was digging around a large busted stoneware crock and a few marbles popped out. Then the marbles kept going along with the mini silver plated spoon and the drinking glass. Clearly some kids toys at some point. Lot of wheels to toy cars. Even pulled out a plastic tractor with headless driver. Was a fun dig. Instant marble collection. Bottles haven't been anything worth taking home. I brought home a cobalt jar and a glass Armstrong's insulator.

I luv marbles! Great find. Is that a baby's spoon, doesn't look like a toy?

 

[oldmxrat]

Looks like a great time, congrats!

 

[RatherBeDigging]

I luv marbles! Great find. Is that a baby's spoon, doesn't look like a toy?

I'll get a better pic when I get home tomorrow. Its very detailed and silver plate. Wouldn't hold very much. On beach combing trip. Found another marble yesterday haha. Guess I'm on the marbles now.

 

[TORRERO]

Had 90 minutes for a stop at a dump I've been neglecting to explore much. It's mostly 1940s and 50s stuff on top. Seems to go a little older at least based on stuff in the water, though not before the 1920s.

Anyway, I was digging around a large busted stoneware crock and a few marbles popped out. Then the marbles kept going along with the mini silver plated spoon and the drinking glass. Clearly some kids toys at some point. Lot of wheels to toy cars. Even pulled out a plastic tractor with headless driver. Was a fun dig. Instant marble collection. Bottles haven't been anything worth taking home. I brought home a cobalt jar and a glass Armstrong's insulator.

Wait !!! I just lost my marbles... maybe you can help 🤣

 

[sprailroad]

I have a large bowl of marbles I have found over the years while detecting, to me it's kind of like finding little "jewels" as an added bonus.

 

[RatherBeDigging]

I have a large bowl of marbles I have found over the years while detecting, to me it's kind of like finding little "jewels" as an added bonus.

Yes. Especially nice if other thing in hole is junk but you get a bonus marble. I find a few here or there but never a whole pile like that dump.

 

[NorILdigcollector]

Nice finds. Cool little spoon.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice, I like those marbles.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Cool I enjoy finding marbles, I have a jar full that my grandmother had. Another jar that I have collected also.

 

[Lenrac2]

Lucky you!! I love finding a random marble!! A bunch like that would be amazing!

 

[Digger RJ]

Had 90 minutes for a stop at a dump I've been neglecting to explore much. It's mostly 1940s and 50s stuff on top. Seems to go a little older at least based on stuff in the water, though not before the 1920s.

Anyway, I was digging around a large busted stoneware crock and a few marbles popped out. Then the marbles kept going along with the mini silver plated spoon and the drinking glass. Clearly some kids toys at some point. Lot of wheels to toy cars. Even pulled out a plastic tractor with headless driver. Was a fun dig. Instant marble collection. Bottles haven't been anything worth taking home. I brought home a cobalt jar and a glass Armstrong's insulator.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[bc5391]

I've been told over the years, that I have lost some of my marbles

 

[RatherBeDigging]

I've been told over the years, that I have lost some of my marbles

Ha. Maybe you can get some back at a dump in Pennsylvania?