Goldfields Dig

[woolshed]

The Goldfields I search have been known as the Wet Diggings as far back as the 1850`s. The ground is rock hard in summer and winter you need to dig with a bucket.. A group of freinds, ( Bottle Collectors ) digging a hole on the goldfields. I am taking the photos.













This is an American made Glass decanter, 1850`s.



It`s the mud that is detected to find coins, buttons, etc. I have found many things this way.

Cheers, Woolshed.

 

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[Argentium]

I too am a big fan of old bottles - can you show us these bottles cleaned up ?

 

[woolshed]

I too am a big fan of old bottles - can you show us these bottles cleaned up ?

Hi, I have no photos of the bottles after they were cleaned. This is the best that Could do.



Cheers, Woolshed.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Looks like agreat day out digging, and some very nice rewards for your efforts as well. The tall green bottle has a seal on it, can you make aout any thing on the seal to identify it?
ZDD

 

[CC Hunter]

Beautiful Glass and Pottery!

Wet Diggings is GOOD diggings!

CC Hunter

 

[kuger]

Beautiful Glass and Pottery!

Wet Diggings is GOOD diggings!

CC Hunter

Amen,would love to see more!Especially relics!!

 

[CC Hunter]

Many a gold digger eased away the aches and pains and lifted their "spirits" after days of mucking away in the goldfields.

 

[jewelerguy]

cool old bottles

 

[SusanMN]

Great bottles and dig. Hope there are nice hot showers close by, that's a whole lot of mud.

 

[CC Hunter]

Great bottles and dig. Hope there are nice hot showers close by, that's a whole lot of mud.

Wealthy folks pay a hefty sum for a mud baths and facial treatments at exclusive spa resorts. These gents have the good fortune to enjoy this free of charge!



CC Hunter

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds and super photographs woolshed.

 

[Argentium]

Thank you for the additional photos ! Great finds for sure !

 

[ZealousBash]

Those are some awesome bottles! The process looks like fun, too.

 

[surf]

Many a gold digger eased away the aches and pains and lifted their "spirits" after days of mucking away in the goldfields.

If the "spirits" failed him, he could always turn to Holloway's Ointment:

The DUALITY of the LIFE of 'PROFESSOR' HOLLOWAY:

 

[kuger]

...........and when that didnt work it was Opium

 

[doc-d]

Very nice......

 

[woolshed]

If the "spirits" failed him, he could always turn to Holloway's Ointment:

The DUALITY of the LIFE of 'PROFESSOR' HOLLOWAY:

This Pot Lid was found in the hole on the day and the Token was detected about 100 metres away.









Cheers, Woolshed.

 

[CC Hunter]

Finding a Professor Holloway's Pills and Ointment 1857 token in the same vicinity as the ceramic pot lid for the very same product, is exceptional fortune indeed!!

A few years ago, a nice token from the 1850's patterned after a U.S. $5 gold coin, surfaced on one of my digs: E. Lyon * 424 Broadway New York * Magnetic Powder & Pills * For Insects & Rats

Cool thing was, my friend and fellow digger, presented me with a matching Lyon's bottle at the end of the day, from his personal collection!

CC Hunter

 

[CC Hunter]

The E. Lyon token is near the top center of the following photo, and shows some evidence of original gold gilding.

All other accompanying finds are circa 1840's-1850's.

CC Hunter

 

[kuger]

That is too cool!!!I have a matching Cash coin to your three holer

I really enjoy seeing these finds Woolshed,as you can tell it alighns with CC Hunters,and myself's interests...Ironman as well when he gets a chance!