EPIC Mudlarking finds under TOWER BRIDGE London!

[@Sifinds]

See the time I found my best Jetton! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzGg3-GiMuJrpI

[@joshlogan3337]

Hello from N C , USA, love the videos buddy .. May I ask- do you get many comments from viewers regarding alleged "missed treasures" moments, and if so at what ratio or percentage of posted content? And, if you ever go back and review the content due to a viewer's comment - what percentage of the reported oversights are they correct or incorrect? In the video segment above, just after you deliver your intro, you show finding the button and I was convinced that in the first in-situ shot of it, it seemed to be resting on the blank face of a larger domed copper button, and 2-3 inches to the right and up an inch or so rested a black in color ring shanked button of the same size as the one you recovered, so possibly silver? Could you share your thoughts on what I think I am seeing if it isn't too much of a request? Thankyou in advance and we look forward to seeing your next video.

[@Sifinds]

@@joshlogan3337 Hi Josh. I have missed things once or twice, once I missed a big key that was unmistakable. I get told I’ve missed things now and again but things on camera often appear different. Especially to those that aren’t used to the environment. These coin or ring looking things that I’ve supposedly missed, are usually just broken stones or shells or sometimes bits of Oyster shell.

[@marionjohansson4235]

Oh my word painting with mud! So beautiful!

[@Sifinds]

@@marionjohansson4235 thanks Maz! 🎨

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Haha,,, perfect fun!

[@Lucius1958]

@@Sifinds The Mud-Nymphs of the Thames approve! *"Nigrina black, and Merdamante brown..."* - Alexander Pope, 'The Dunciad'

[@stevethemudlarker]

it was rather very good

[@charlene-allgood]

I love British expressions! Cracking, get in, stunner, brilliant ❤

[@Sifinds]

Haha! Pucka!

[@marthaanderson2656]

the sketch is excellent, dont deny your talent

[@Sifinds]

@@marthaanderson2656 aw thanks so much Martha👍🏻🐾🧡

[@marthaharris6064]

I absolutely was amazed by your artwork, Si...using the actual water, silt and Thames mud to create a beautiful picture of the river itself!!! I've not been able to enjoy your videos or Nics the last few weeks. Hubby had surgery and it's been exhausting and busy and somewhat bluesy in my world. Your videos are just so pleasant, inspiring and in some way comforting. Thank you❤

[@Sifinds]

Aw thanks Martha. Sending love to you and yours. Stay strong guys!

[@marthaharris6064]

@@Sifinds thank you Si!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@NickRatnieks]

I had a pet crow as a teenager- I was the partner. Every now and again I would grab him- and hold him and after a while these grey feather lice would appear at the ends of the feathers on his noggin and I would crush them with my fingers. The crow partner would have a tasty snack but not for me. They can hunt out lice on their bodies but they need a partner to sort out the head! This is the life of the Crow Bros- they pair off for life- all being well! I feed my local pair of crows and matey thinks I am being slow with the nosh he lands on the window ledge and peers in! His missus is not so bold!

[@Sifinds]

@@NickRatnieks that’s fascinating Nick 🐦‍⬛ 🐦‍⬛

[@harrybond1485]

Weird story actually.Are you alright?😊

[@annettewalter2273]

Brilliant picture. So clever painting with the mud

[@anniehartley8851]

@NickRatnieks I've got pigeons / collard doves that come onto my window and eat cat biscuits, then my cat bear, who is stupid, tries to catch them. They are smart birds, but I think most animals are smart, except for my cats.I had ducks in my garden in England, but they were tiny when I got them, and they would come when we did some digging, they loved worms, and then they would cuddle me. We don't get crows here, we'll I have never seen one. Owls, seagulls, parrots, hupupu/ that's what we call them, a kind of wood pecker, Robins, wagtails, shallows, and many more. Love your story ❤️ 💕

[@alisonlyons4691]

Brilliant video Si. I had to wind back to the start as l got carried away with the crow comments, very interesting 😉😁 The farthing !!! Amazing condition. Aaw poor Nelly getting another tooth out. My pup Lollie had an abscess and seven teeth out, not a happy girl for a couple of days. Loved your painting, your talent abounds. Thanks for the mudlark....Alioban ❤🐈🐈

[@gilltaber2187]

What a lovely way to remember your day on the foreshore, with a very unique painting medium! I loved it ❤

[@Sifinds]

@@gilltaber2187 thanks so much👍🏻🐾🧡

[@spectrumEDMforever]

It’s like oh Si Finds is on the tele 3pm Sunday, love it - each video is different and not the same old stuff

[@Sifinds]

@@spectrumEDMforever thanks so much!

[@doctorofart]

What great finds. I’m heavy doing silversmithing now. I made a bologna out of copper. I’ve been trying to figure out the back tie clasp. The buckle at exact 23 min is the perfect solution. I can build that simply out of one sheet of copper, but I’ve already got two tubes attached to the back. I will flatten them a bit, and then carve out the double loop with grating. Thank you, perfect solution perfect timing.

[@hazel3564]

That has to be the best preserved token ever! What great luck but if anyone deserves to find it it’s you! You provide us with such cool history along with a good laugh.

[@Sifinds]

@@hazel3564 thanks so much Hazel!👍🏻🧡🐾

[@susancousins8766]

You just invented a new concept for art (mud art painting) how awesome is that 😊😊😊 You need to patent that before someone takes the idea (seriously). Great coins on the Thames. You always bring us joy Si keep up the amazing work you do ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

[@susanfarley1332]

Reminds me of my grandmother telling me to stay out of the red clay around our home. She said once it got on clothes it was impossible to get out. Many years later I saw people selling clothes that had been dyed with red clay. Clever though. Painting with different colors of mud may be turning up in other places.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Susan. Not sure that the idea can be protected unfortunately

[@susanfarley1332]

@@Sifinds i think it was the other Susan's comment who mentioned you patenting the idea. I did like the painting you did. Better than I could do. 👍

[@cmprof77]

Great finds Si ! The bell is one used in Hindu ceremonies, and the animal is Nandi the bull who is associated with Shiva. Thank you for sharing your mudlarking adventures with us !

[@Sifinds]

Very insightful thank you

[@jillis6866]

The little thin sixpence…you could stamp it with a heart and make a love token to be worn as a necklace or a bracelet charm 😍 love your larking , back in the day when we were renovating our tiny farm house I spent hours going through the dirt under the kitchen and found a heap of little treasures ,great fun and would love to be able to join you when I’m in London next August when I have my first (probably last after 65 yrs on this planet 😂)overseas jaunt from Tasmania. So much history in the old country it just doesn’t compare to our 200 odd years.Keep up sharing your larking about I’m addicted to your and other vids.

[@robinsmith3719]

I loved your mud painting. It’s loose and free in style.

[@yachty1949]

Don't sell yourself short Si, your quick sketch was in perspective and was lovely. You are talented, keep at it.

[@storiesinstone9628]

The brass strip with the numbers is the back plate to a hanging scale. A arrow would go up as the item being weighed extended the spring.👍♋

[@whitneylake2107]

Superb silver. Nice watercolor too. The Thames foreshore as your palette is a great idea

[@Sifinds]

@@whitneylake2107 Thanks Whitney! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@craftilyrecycled]

Hey Si! I've been a bit of a slack follower and only just watched this video, so not too sure if you'll read the comment. I LOVED the mud painting. Regarding those bangles, they were probably part of a religious offering. As a fellow upcycler I can assure you they're not junk for the bin.😊 You can make them into balls with a little wire, thread, string, or tape. Those balls can be used as cat toys, or a way to display smaller items inside them. I love cheap, mass produced bangles as I get them 2nd hand from charity op shops and create trees inside the ball. World globes. I'd love to see you up-si-cle some with a Thames theme. All the best!

[@FindsByPirjo]

In one week from 13th Friday I will be in London again and you got me inspired to take a brush and paper with me. Lovely painting with the mud Si! Pretty finds too. 10 mudlarking waiting for me, can't wait to get down on my knees again. Cheers till London!

[@Sifinds]

@@FindsByPirjo Yay give it a go sweetie! A great reason to stay on the foreshore when the tide is almost in

[@abqresident4461]

Super fun, Si! Thanks for the information about the silver marks. After many years of larking about in thrift stores and junk markets, I have found several pieces with British hallmarks. As a silver lover (and part-time mud lover) it's always great to see another's love of the past. Love and hugs from me in New Mexico USA.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much. Always grab that silver if it’s going cheap!

[@kittywood4243]

Loved your mud painting. We had an artist from our town that did his own "mud" paintings. He got his mud from one spot here in Louisiana USA. Quite an artist. Had a national reputation.

[@oceanbreathessalty9486]

WOW! 😲Epic lark! Every bit and bob was awesome! 👍💙 And an art treat from the King of Craftyness 👑🥰 Definately top 3 fave vid! 😊❤ Daisy sure loved that bell 😻

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Beautiful mud painting!

[@Sifinds]

@@sheiladickerson5198 thanks so much! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@debrah7548]

Buttons, tokens, bag seals, glass, you found so many cool things this go!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Deb👍🏻🐾🧡

[@BMW7series251]

Brilliant ''scrape'' on the fore shore Si. Loved the silver spoon & your painting. Cheers M8, John.

[@Sifinds]

@@BMW7series251 Cheers John!

[@suzannesheridan9535]

Love today's mudlarking. Fantastic finds. Love the tokens, silver, coins and buttons. Coming from Canada, never ceases to astonish me the age of these things. Love the mud sketch too. See you next week!

[@Sifinds]

@@suzannesheridan9535 Cheers Suzanne 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@ShirleyWhite-rc6je]

You did right returned lost bag . Lots of wonderful finds and thank you for sharing your video with us on your friend Shirley from new Bern, north Carolina USA ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😊

[@jakea1035]

Loved the consept of mud painting! A great lark, love the spoon.

[@Sifinds]

@@jakea1035 cheers Jake👍🏻🐾🧡

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Nice hunt!

[@conitorres9774]

I would love to hear the stories behind the lead tokens. I enjoy history. Darn, that penny is battered. What a great find, that coin with the fleur de lis. The customs button looks great for being in the Thames. Wow, that bottle must have been massive. Oh, lovely bellamine piece. 350 y/o and still looking beautiful. Love that little bell. Wow, fantastic mud painting!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Coni. Imagine if that battered coin could speak… what happened little buddy?

[@conitorres9774]

@@Sifinds 😆just imagine

[@bethsmith3421]

All that silver! Very nice! Your Thames mud painting is gorgeous. So glad you found some luck in the muck, and made a treasure with the muck for us to enjoy. Thanks, Si.

[@melissagardner6701]

😮❤ WOW!! What an amazing picture you did with MUD!!! You're very talented. Love it!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sifinds]

@@melissagardner6701 thanks so much Mel! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@theresacampbell9931]

You are very creative and have a natural talent and you made the “concept painting with mud works”, so cheers to you!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@ericallan1373]

I really like the idea of your medium, the painting turned out really well.❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Eric👍🏻🧡🐾

[@hollywolf7729]

Love the mud painting. Gorgeous work, Si. Also, love seeing Daisy and Nelly.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Holly! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@elainedavies8485]

The trade token was a great find so clean and detailed and the button too ! Great video as usual Si ! Love the painting !

[@Sifinds]

@@elainedavies8485 thanks so much Elaine👍🏻🐾🧡

[@lindaweges8624]

Even after years of people mudlarking,you still find interesting treasures!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Linda. Extra effort is needed 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@annesefton8305]

Your mud sketch is impressive, i really like it 😉☺️

[@Sifinds]

@@annesefton8305 thanks so much Anne 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@daverack]

that 4 dot cross token you found has the same pattern that the Templar Knights used. very cool!

[@Sifinds]

Yeah they did! Cheers Dave

[@irenefitzpatrick6480]

Some great finds, Si and loved the sketch! ❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Irene👍🏻🐾🧡

[@iansuehooper7542]

Such hidden artistic talents Si, the Thames muddy water painting was excellent. Some great finds to boot, particularly the traders tokens.

[@staciegoss2218]

Love love love the mud art!

[@Sifinds]

@@staciegoss2218 aw thanks so much Stacie👍🏻🧡🐾

[@theklawilkinson6217]

What a great video and all the finds. The watercolor was positively perfect. All the blanks and smooth bits and bobs you should stamp with Si Finds and sell as jewelry charms. Hi Nelly & Daisy!

[@0210rokvist]

You really are a artist

[@Sifinds]

@@0210rokvist I try my friend

[@suepalin9202]

The mud watercolour works and it looks like a charcoal drawing. You now have a new media to work in, Si!

[@Sifinds]

Yeah I may do more now

[@AnnieWatson-lv8ek]

You are so very talented Si. Love the watercolour, using Thames mud, how original. Wow to your friend finding the French Jetton coin, that was a fantastic find. I am quite a new subscriber to your channel and am so hooked on watching your videos. 😀😊

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Annie! Lots of old videos to binge on 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@bkitteh6295]

What a lovely video - thanks, Si! Your artwork is stunning as well! Thanks from Seattle for a wonderful Sunday evening. ❤ 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@MarleneVerdecchio]

Wow. That coin is so beautiful. What is it worth being so old. Sketch is lovely. What a concept. Painting with mud. Cool

[@Sifinds]

@@MarleneVerdecchio which one? The Jettons or token? Thanks

[@christhompson4270]

Love the picture, mud painting a 👏👏👏 take care and thanks for sharing 👍🙏❤️

[@superbellabeau]

Great finds Si. The silver spoon was lovely.The old coins and the seals were so interesting. Your cat loved the bell! The mud paintings are amazing. I'll be in London next week from Australia so I'm hoping to have a little walk along the Thames.😊

[@napoleonlempereur3021]

Was für eine tolle geschichtsträchtige Stadt für solche erstaunlichen Münzfunde von denen jeder Numismatiker sonst nur träumen kann.❤👍👍👍

[@mirkatu3249]

Your painting is fantastic! I am digging the idea of using local / found natural products to create art. 😻

[@lisaharner3720]

Nice silver and tokens. The artwork is one of my favorite items I’ve seen you create! River mud as ink/paint! Love it! ❤

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Lisa 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@charlesperez9976]

I think that I might have to perform an experiment with that black mud,maybe take some and boil it down thicker,press it into a quasi Sumi ink block. It’s a very fine consistency mud,that might work! Proper Sumi is a mix of ash and fish one,I believe.

[@elizabethpaints]

Wonderful 'water color' piece Simon : ) I hope you'll do more in the future. Impressive finds for the day, the trader coin with the le flure was very exciting!

[@elainemurphy2406]

Hi si, loved finds as usual. The ruler you found reminds me of being a child and going to the wool and material shops with my mum and the ruler was attached to the worktops by the tills that they used to measure the amount of material that was wanted to be brought. Clothes were homemade alot back then. X

[@Mona-m3e]

Like the mud painting - something new to have a go at, thank you. You make the video so interesting to watch, could imagine being stood next to you. Good luck with future finds.

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Wonderful painting! I bought a small bottle of ox gall and I can mix it with anything. Curry is a nice color, and of course, turmeric needs no mixer. Your river scene is the best! Thank you.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much my fellow artist 🧑‍🎨

[@helenalderson6608]

The flower on the button resembles edelweiss. Alternatively, the 6 petaled flower was used symbolically to ward off witches and evil spirits, but could also be used as a symbol of purity and a relationship to purity and the Holy Trinity

[@Sifinds]

@@helenalderson6608 thanks so much Helen that’s very interesting 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@goodpeople5676]

Innovative painting 🖼 ✨️ ❤. September silver calling .... coins , spoons , buttons, token ...measuring scale , Nandi bell 🔔 👌... Anything left ...oh yes, lots of love ❤️ . You make my day, dear Si . Enjoy With love from SAM Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥️

[@Sifinds]

@@goodpeople5676 thanks so much Sam! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@danielnorman531]

Not sure I could have left that anchor. Would look lovely in the garden.

[@maladyhawke]

I love how you just popped a squat and made a unique piece of Art. Love it!

[@Sifinds]

@@maladyhawke thanks so much!

[@Sydroo1969]

Cool video. Love the little silver spoon. Great finds in this episode. Aww the cats. Get well soon Nelly. Good job on the painting. I can draw stick people.😂😂😂 Crochet is my creative outlet.

[@Justanoldwoman9748]

Good morning from Pennsylvania USA just binge watching and saw the lamp and baby foxes . You are very talented with upcycles . Enjoy your finds ,love your cats (I have 25 furbabies) Take care Si and live a prosperous life 😊❤

[@Sifinds]

25!! How do you manage? 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

[@MKKzierhut]

A beautiful drawing! ✨✨✨

[@Sifinds]

@@MKKzierhut Cheers Mudlover👍🏻🐾🧡

[@bethsevern8372]

Love the sketch❤. Thank you for another interesting episode of mudlarking.

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Your mud sketch was incredible!! You are very talented!!❤❤❤

[@TheEvamummy]

The glass might be from an apothecary chemist vase jar they had in their windows, some of those were huge

[@Sifinds]

@@TheEvamummy great shout!

[@sylviajones4907]

Thank you for explaining the hallmarks. Had some great finds.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sylvia👍🏻🐾🧡

[@joannhempen8210]

Si that was a really great piece of art at the end. Wow. I did not know you were so talented!! This was a couple of days of lucky larking for sure!! Loved it❤❤

[@lovelyskull3483]

Loved this video Simon. I always think the Thames will run out of finds now that mudlarking is so popular. You keep finding wonderful treasure. You mud painting is very cool. Thank you Simon. Cheers.

[@Sifinds]

@@lovelyskull3483 thanks so much, it’s certainly getting harder - this was 3 trips!

[@jillmoorhouse8888]

That token is an absolute stunner, the detail is so sharp and clear. I love glass so i thought the bottle bottom was definitely a keeper and would make a lovely sort of trinket dish. Your mud painting looked great, who needs paint :D

[@Sifinds]

Who needs paint ! Exactly. Make art from what you find around you x

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

What a beautiful mud fun! Love to watch ya... Keep enjoying what you do.. full of energy and stay positive! Rock on bro! You are our role model! :)) cheers from southern Europe!!

[@jackicser6823]

oh my goodness, Si, your Thames-mud sketch is SO GOOD!!! I'm taking steps to get back to doing artwork and I do know a little bit about it, yours is BRILLIANT!! Keep up your idiosyncratic style. I would never have thought of using mud but what a good idea! In Silverton NSW one fellow used Vegamite as a medium and had to stop because people were eating his artwork right off the canvas! (I'm sure no worries for your beautiful watercolors, lol.) Enjoying your vids as always. Your mum from the States....

[@Sifinds]

@@jackicser6823 thanks so much! Yes everyone who enjoys art should never be afraid to get the paints and brushes out! Go for it!

[@susanlenk9284]

Well, your painting turned out lovely! And the video was jolly good too!!

[@gregreed1044]

Bart man times were tough, kinda think better than now, Bart live on ❤

[@pam777]

Wow what an amazing video ,so many cool finds you work really hard doing what you do thankyou...loved watching this and inspires me to get out and have a scrape around ,Brilliant mud art!! never seen this done really original ❤

[@ColletteMartin-cd9ss]

Missed you doing mudlarking videos. Good to have you back!

[@Sifinds]

@@ColletteMartin-cd9ss cheers Collette, it’s nice to mix things up sometimes

[@marionlesage4794]

I loved your mud painting. That token was amazing. ❤

[@Sifinds]

@@marionlesage4794 thanks so much Marion👍🏻🐾🧡

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

So! This video is probably my favorite ever. So many wonderful treasures, especially your painting!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

Wonderful painting!

[@Sifinds]

@@danellabarnes-penman1118 Thanks Danella

[@christopherbraiden6713]

Thanks for the vlog Si, love the picture and the idea of using black stuff. Some great finds you mate always love a love token. Some great pieces of silver and I think it was your a great couple of days!!😎🐓🐓🐓🐓🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Chris👍🏻🧡🐾

[@anitamaney1864]

Great multi-lark there Si and a very pleasing variety of coinage. I was surprised that the French camera crew didn't ask you to do an intro in Cockney French. I would love to have heard that. 😁 Keep up the cool larking. It brightens up a gloomy Sunday evening. 🥰

[@spellcaster7893]

I loved the idea of of painting with the mud! 🖤

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much👍🏻🐾🧡

[@BlytheWorld1972]

I always love going mudlarking with you so much fun .. and great videos hope you and your dad are doing great .

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Oh and the cats :)

[@Sifinds]

@@BlytheWorld1972 Thanks so much!

[@frogscotch19]

i collect old copper to use in my garden so that copper ruler looks like a great treasure to me!

[@williamthomson638]

Nice brush work. ❤

[@sheenamoore3938]

Great time out Si. Loved the painting n all that silver.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Sheena👍🏻🐾🧡

[@anneclay4512]

Some awesome finds and a mud sketch as well! Fabulous.

[@Sifinds]

@@anneclay4512 thanks Anne!

[@annaholiday3881]

great episode water/ mudcolour was fantastic. you are talented no doubt!

[@nicholascavie2464]

Awesome Simon some interesting finds 😊 , went beach combining with my granddaughter, found a few coins , shark's teeth in a patch of gravel mostly small 1 was a lot bigger, and very old 😮 walking back 2 car found $50 .Happy larking from Australia Nick 🇦🇺 😊

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Love your Hawaii t-shirt Kev! I'm from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii! Aloha🌺

[@kevcox5585]

Cool! 👊🏼

[@TaraFinlay]

Epic finds. I love those bells! And the silver spoon. Loved your painting as well! My friend went to art college in the UK.

[@Sifinds]

@@TaraFinlay thanks so much Tara

[@teresahamilton7801]

Your mud-art is wonderful. Thanx!

[@Sifinds]

@@teresahamilton7801 thanks so much! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@fishinwidow35]

Love that bell! And your sketch!

[@stevenpackman4570]

Im amazed what you find, nice fella, history at your fingertips !

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Steve👍🏻🧡🐾

[@cherylgates4410]

Love the bell and Daisy and Nelly are AWESOME!! Very cool painting!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Cheryl 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@kateneaves9989]

Some great finds today. Love the painting.

[@Sifinds]

@@kateneaves9989 thanks so much Kate👍🏻🐾🧡

[@santigonzalez4736]

What a beautiful cat you’ve got !

[@Sifinds]

And they know it 😂 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

[@sadielevens1144]

So good to see you today!😊❤😊

[@catherinethompson2525]

Your kitties are so cute!!

[@margaretgarrett6632]

Love the mud painting 😊❤

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Marg 👍🏻🐾🧡