Privy Digging 1840s Bottles. Same yard different privy 🤪

[@kimharrison888]

Beautiful cup!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@jjtman49]

there is nothing better than digging pontil bottles . great pit !!!!...well done!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I know it’s very exhilarating never knowing what will come out next. Thx for the continued support buddy

[@edwinleach7401]

The blue and white cup is beautiful.

[@hiluxyota7200]

you guys are awesome … I tried digging one once that was already dug and that was even a ton of work .. thanks for showing how you probe for them , I might start venturing into doing this more !

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks my friend, it is hard laborious work I’m glad you got to experience that. Bummer it was already dug though, it does happen and it’s part of digging. Good luck on your next adventure and thank you for your continued support.

[@robertkreiling1746]

Another great video

[@firebrand07]

Another digger watching this awesome video. I’m currently starting a dig in my back yard. Privy would be 1880’s. Thanx for the inspiration to work and get dirty for fun!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Good luck I hope you find some amazing stuff my friend. Thanks for your continued support.

[@juanitameador4898]

The green fruit that was at the creek are called Hedge Apples. I know nothing more about them, but they sure are interesting. You found some wonderful things this time. I'll keep watching for more.

[@kathrineguerrero9647]

Here in Michigan chigan we call them Osage Oranges. They keep spiders away indoors

[@jerryblum277]

That cup is just gorgeous!

[@brettbittner9383]

Nice dig guys awsome bottles and relics saving history little by little hh

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks brother glad you enjoyed the show and finds. And thank you for your continued support brother

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Travis...what gorgeous bottles! That ink is to DIE for. And the perfume, even with the damage, is awesome. And the flow blue cup...wow! What stories this old glass could tell, if it could talk! I really enjoyed this video. And I received my bottle today. It's just as beautiful as I thought it'd be! Thanks so much!!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thank you Cynthia glad you enjoyed the show and the finds. Also glad to hear your bottle arrived to you. Thank you for your continued support friend

[@cjwellings32]

Cynthia Swearingen thanks so much! This yard was a really good time!

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

@@cjwellings32 Corey, can you e-mail me your address? I'm working on my Christmas cards! [e-mail]. Thanks, I love the videos you guys post!

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

Some awesome digging killing it out there

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks that was one of our best privy digs ever some absolutely incredible stuff came out the ground that day.

[@teufelhunden8479]

You guys have kick ass digging videos. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Really appreciate that brother. Glad you enjoyed the show and finds.

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Hey Gents, I really enjoyed the up front process and explanations you gave. Very cool, felt like I was standing there too. Always enjoyed hearing "bottle in the hole"too!. Had to wear my T-Shirt for good luck on this one. You are into it with that dig! Wow that cup!! Talk about some history. Thanks a bunch.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome thank you my friend glad you enjoyed the show and finds. I actually know a little bit more about bottles now lol so I’ll share what I know. Thx for your continued support brother

[@jackson84694]

Just found this fun collecting site. I'm in (subscribed). I've dug some Federal Period OP sites in NJ. In researching, I found out that many a bottle was used and reused for household usages until corks got stuck and led to the tops being broken and bottle thrown away. Also, scavenger types -- known as recyclers today -- would go around collecting glass for remelting. Further back fact: American Indians would trade for thicker glass bottles (onions) using the glass the way they would with agate and obsidian. I have many pieces of ancient bottles with worked edges from Native American usages.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks brother man appreciate the support and I am now also doing live bottle auctions if you ever see anything that catches your fancy.

[@digginghistorytasmania3897]

Awesome dig fellas and all sweet as bottles love that little bear oil thanks for shearing as always enjoyed watching 👍👍👍👍👍⛏⛏⛏⛏

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome thx brother glad you enjoyed the show and finds. And thank you for your continued support brother.

[@derekjetsone6050]

Those cherry blossoms are a nice touch.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks brother

[@hanafri8]

Beautifull flow blue! Love blue and white porcelain :)

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thank you it was an awesome find in the side wall for sure. Still have than one in the display. Thx friend

[@ruththomas7164]

Mock Oranges- 😎🇺🇸✌️

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

MORE NICE FINDS !!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thank you kind sir glad you enjoyed the show and thank you for your continued support brother

[@johnwoodcock3208]

You guys rock!! Antique bottles are true American treasures waiting to be unearthed 👍👍👍

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks brother we really appreciate you and your continued support

[@kayesdigginit1519]

I'm always amazed when the very thin lips of those bottles come out of the holes intact. I do love those light green/aqua colored glass bottles 😍

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thx Kaye, I am amazed as well. A good flick would destroy the majority of those bottles lol. Yet we dug a good bit full. Thank you for your continued support friend

[@johnwoodcock3208]

The "water" saved the bottles!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

John Woodcock yep saved by the poo lol

[@goldengateart8847]

@@CrickDiggersInc That blue and white porcelian cup is referred to as "chinoiserie" (a style in art reflecting Chinese influence through use of elaborate decoration and intricate patterns) Had that cup been from the mid QIng dynasty it would have been worth $5000-$10,000+ at a higher end auction. If you ever come across anything Chinese or Asian, let me know and I'll help you identify and lead you to the best people to help maximize your profit.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I actually still have that cup in my personal collection. It is the only handless cup or (chinoiserie) I have dug intact.

[@kimpage8135]

Great finds in this one! Of course my favorite is the taller fancy one...awesome! Stay safe! 😷

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks Kim, we really appreciate you and your continued support. Glad you enjoyed the dig and finds.

[@stdpozer]

that cup is amazing

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yea buddy how bout that. It’s truly a wonderful piece of history so glad it was intact.

[@newchummens]

Man that's an old privy!! I love that perfume! that blue cup is amazing!! very awesome finds!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yessir it was very old at the bottom and actually had some full stuff. Love it, thank you

[@derekjetsone6050]

That Basra style...the Chinese adopted...17-1800s. Originally a middle eastern thing believe it or not. It came back in style every 20 years for a bit. Mostly fading away after the 1920s. I'm self educated so I'm patch working what I know. And if I had to guess on the "weird dish...I was thinking maybe a kerosene lamp. Anyway. Rad vids!! Really some of the best American history right there.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

One of our best digs yet man old and lots of bottles. Thank you for your continued support brother

[@gregsmht40]

Horse apples👍🏼🇺🇸

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yummy 🤤 lol

[@chrisanderson9856]

To help your camera to focus when trying to show the bottle...... lay the bottle in your hand so there is a bigger object for the camera to focus against. Those green balls are May Apples and they work great to keep bugs and spiders out of your home. I use them in my basement to keep it bug and spider free.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I will certainly try that out brother thx.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

The iron pontil bottles I have dug were thin-walled glass, which had to do with the process of making them. So your lucky you found some in one piece. Nice Finds!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I know man they are thin enough to flick hard and break. Already very fortunate to find anything that old intact. Thanks my friend

[@jimsullivan3481]

AWESOME STUFF gents!!! Ive stumbled into a few pits like this up North and it just dont get much better. Amazing that any survive being as thin and delicate as some are.....Great dig though!!!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thx brother it is astonishing how anything that thin survived. Glad you enjoyed the show and finds thx for the continued support brother

[@pineapplesyumyum]

14:44 it's a lamp shade

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Oh ok would have been something crazy awesome for sure. Thank you for the information and continued support friend

[@garyg8425]

Great video! Some sweet old bottles. No reason for you guys to leave Frostburg...think of all the early privies in that town. You guys are tearing it up!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Heck yeah man it’s definitely got some oldies we are gonna be spending a good bit of time there the remainder of the year and a good bit of next year. Definitely some more awesome finds coming. Thx for the continued support brother

[@southernrelics]

I just listened to y’all on Relics Radio. Enjoyed the show. Learned some things. Now to watch some of your videos!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome brother it was really such a great experience.. glad you enjoyed it too my friend.

[@jamesstilson2631]

Another great dig. Awesome finds. Thumbs up from me and Eddie. Hope to get together with you guys some time for a dig!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Heck yeah thx brother it was another awesome privy. Definitely gonna be doing some road trip digging next year. You guys are in the list. Can’t wait to see what the new year brings. Thx for the continued support brother

[@cjwellings32]

James Stilson I’m sure we will be up soon! Thanks brother!

[@925inder2]

Makes me want to go back to the spot I got my only OP bottle. Great dig guys!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I know man nothing like digging pontil bottles. Love it thanks for the continued support buddy

[@tonybrowning5371]

Awesome digs fellas.Looking forward to seeing more like that! Killer

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yeah I hope we can keep finding the early privys. Can’t believe there was 2 in that yard. Thx for the continued support friend

[@pamwaszkowski6365]

Please tell me...why are there glass objects in outhouses?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Sure thing, the reason is they used the privys as their trash cans as well. They threw bottles, meds, pottery , marbles, pipe bowls, sometimes weapons, a d jewelry. Lots of cool stuff can be found in old outhouses.

[@UrbanDKaye]

You guys are really on it with this pit. Love the flow blue cup. I never see those complete. I've dug a few umbrella inks and Radway's Resolvent bottles but later examples, from the 1870s-80s. HH PS - The brain fruits are osage oranges.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thank you brother it was fantastic having two pontil pits on same permission. Can’t recall that happening ever before. The cup is just wow I can’t stop looking at it. Haven’t done research yet but I will post in The community section once I know what I have. Thank you for your continued support brother glad you enjoyed the show.

[@johnh.muller3004]

@@CrickDiggersInc Would the cup have been part of the B&O railroad's dining car dishes? I've seen some examples that have the same sorts of designs and coloring.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

From this area it is highly possible but I’m not sure. I do know it’s a handle less cup dating late 1840s. That would be awesome if it was though brother.

[@samlomb2093]

The green fruits are from Osage orange trees. They are sometimes called hedge apples.

[@williamturner7313]

Those green things by the creek at the end look to be Osage Orange seed pods.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I’m not sure but they resembled brains lol very strange but awesome at the same time. Never have seen anything like it before.

[@starkmonstertreasurehunter9863]

Oh, bye the way, I am a Wheeling WV digger and I have some videos on youtube and can't wait to start digging the old privys again. Happy hunting.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome hope you get into some good stuff. We have a buddy that digs wheeling. Good bit. Have seen some fantastic finds from from there. Thank you for your continued support brother and good luck on your next adventure.

[@tomfrazier1103]

Guys screenin' those buckets as they come out? Gotta catch those half-dimes!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

We now have a very nice sifter but yes I would love to go back and sift that pit. Thanks for your continued support my brother

[@highsheriff]

Enjoyed it guys. Always a good show

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thx trav it was another exciting adventure for sure. Hopefully we can get a few more in before the snow gets us.

[@highsheriff]

I’ve been looking for my first privy. I live in a very rural area with plenty of 1800s homes I have detected Hard to find the privys. So much ground to probe

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Rowan Relics yeah I would focus on the yards that have well defined backyards. And once you locate one the rest of the yards will be same setup. Did you get you a probe yet?

[@highsheriff]

Crick Diggers Inc. not like you guys use. Mine is a little thicker. It does not jump around the obstinate like you guys. I’ll get one very soon. My area is mostly rural. The city yards we have are mostly late 1800s. So not very old We have a lot of old places but not tight togethwr

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Rowan Relics late 1800s is a great age man. Blobs,Hutches and historical flasks all come that great age.

[@starkmonstertreasurehunter9863]

When I was a kid we called those green things monkeyballs but they are from the osage orange tree that was used for hedgerows in the old days and is one of the hardest woods in North America.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome cool thank you for that information. So was this considered a fruit? Did they eat them make in the day? Just curious as I’ve never come across them before. Thank you for the information and continued support my friend

[@dougeverett4350]

Hedgeapples

[@starkmonstertreasurehunter9863]

@@CrickDiggersInc Yes, I would say they are a fruit, but the only animals that eat the seeds that I know of are squirrels and deer if they are really hungry. I have a huge osage tree on my hillside in Wheeling and the trees drop them things by the hundreds.

[@happyquails]

You could be finding rings down there and dropped coins and keys, heavy things that also drop out from pockets as clothes are realigned. I wish you folks would sift those soil piles through frames of graduated mesh, chicken wire sizes down to one inch welded wire.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

We could be but as of to date nothing has been found with the sifter we haven’t eyeballed .

[@dougeverett4350]

Came across half dozen op dumps in Ct. during digging days. Untouched pulling out unlisted meds , colored sodas etc

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome man sounds like good times. Thx for the continued support brother

[@residualaftermath]

Please excuse my ignorance but did people just throw things away into the privy back then ?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yes that is exactly what they did, no landfills or dumping sites like we have nowadays.

[@dawncarr7215]

the weird dish is a small glass shade for a light

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Love your videos! What are open ponnel bottles? And what was that sound? Lol was it a sick dog? I love, that perfume bottle and the cup! Gorgeous! That other broken knobby type thing, might have been a globe for something maybe? Like for a candle or maybe a lantern?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thank you Kelly, Open Pontil refers to the sharp circle or glob of glass on the base of a bottle. You will find this mark on most 1850 and older bottles. That was not a sick dog lol that was Corey making funny noises, we call it the Sasquatch call lol. Glad you enjoyed the show and the finds. Thank you for your continued support friend

[@shanepowers7566]

That one was a lamp shade.

[@sharonb537]

the "brain fruit" are called osage oranges. people used to put them in their drawers to ward off moths

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yes insect repellent and the wood was used for boats and stuff from the Indians. Very hard and doesn’t burn very good.

[@sharonb537]

@@CrickDiggersInc interesting, I didnt know it was used for boats, etc due to its other properties. useful brains.

[@bkitteh6295]

At 14:51, doesn't it look like a lamp shade maybe? (Apologies to the bazillion peeps who probably pointed this out waaayyy before I did....)

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yes I do believe it was some kind of s shade . Great idea and yes it has been stated but thank you non the less. Also thank you for your continued support

[@manderson3231]

At 14:48, the thing pulled up, looked like a wall lamp shade.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

It very well could be I don’t remember what it looked like. I did pull a nice atterbury vase out of that hole. Thank you for your continued support my friend

[@ohioartifactdude5658]

That Bear Oil bottle is actually rendered bear fat. I found a Sperm whale oil OP bottle a few years ago. Keep up the great content it's very interesting.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome man appreciate that information. I’ve dug many of the sperm whale oil bottles but never op that’s awesome. Thank you for the information and continued support brother

[@cathers2hbergerthe22]

Green brains from osage orange tree!!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I have been told Osage orang and Hedge apples, either way a pretty cool discovery. Thanks for the information and continued support friend

[@johnlord8337]

Those are osage orange tree nuts.

[@corrinnediermier2723]

That weird dish was a light shade Legos on one of those chandeliers from old they are still made today

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Corrinne thank you for that info to bad it wasn’t a full piece . Thank you for your continued support friend

[@derekjetsone6050]

I would be interested to know which ones fall in the "Snake oil" category. Really good finds gents

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Most meds back then all contained mostly alcohol and morphine. Potent stuff that surely made you feel on top of the world lol😝.

[@msacco175]

I don’t know anything about bottles but this is cool

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks my friend it is history coming back from the dead. 😊😁

[@kellymcfadden7514]

Did you show the part you thought was a woman’s? The one you dug before.

[@gregbishop210]

Dumb question. What exactly is a Privy?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Outhouse where they used to use the bathroom

[@danafredrickson42]

grandpa siad they were hedge apples but you cant eat them (those big green softballs)

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Oh ok seen a few others post that 2. Very neat, thank you for the information and for your continued support friend

[@DiggerJim635]

I live in Frederick md. Wish I colb find a privy for you guys.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Frederick is pretty old brother and has some old towns around it. Have you done any digging there?

[@billnoi]

You down with OPP?? Open Pontil Privy!! Yah you know me!!

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Oh yeah man open pontil privy 🤤

[@johnricheson8465]

The fruit you found are called hedge apple.🙂

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thanks brother it was a neat discovery

[@christopherfoote1284]

Another name is Osage Orange, and still another name is Beau d’ark. The Indians used the wood from the tree to make bows.

[@Tysoutdoorshow]

You guys ever try digging NY

[@Tysoutdoorshow]

Like Amsterdam area

[@pauljefferies2091]

A civil war era bone handled pocket knife in an 1840s outhouse?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yeah the bottom was 1820-1830 but the layer the knife came from was 1850-1860 . Usually how a privy works. Newer stuff near the top and oldest on the very bottom.

[@willfo8358]

Crick Diggers Inc. do you think 💭 at 17:01 that horn was used for a dilldo ? One of my friends dug one that had inscribed on it Granddad's helper.👍😂

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Will Fo that I’m not sure about brother lol but I kept it, definitely a unique find.

[@edwinleach7401]

Can I buy old ink bottles?

[@gearjammer4779]

Im 57 but Im not sure why you look for old outhouse locations. Is it because people also used them to throw trash in? 🤷‍♂️

[@CrickDiggersInc]

That is exactly the reason my friend. On top of that everything was made of glass or pottery back then and is highly collectible nowadays. We have found some amazing stuff in privys (outhouses) thank you for your continued support.

[@ShawnStoffelRelicSeekr]

I'm in for that blue cup, will you sell it?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I will sell it sure, email me at [e-mail]

[@rebbee5817]

Those are Osage Oranges.

[@jerryblum277]

Them green balls are hedge apples

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thx man a few others said Osage oranges lol not sure just strange lol

[@Carolbearce]

Those weird green balls are from an Osage Orange tree.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Are they edible? They were all over the ground.

[@Carolbearce]

Crick Diggers Inc. no they are not edible. You can put them in your house, their distinct smell is said to repel spiders. I would set them in coffee filters around my basement and throw them away when they start to rot. Usually in the spring.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

cbearce1 Heck yeahhh that’s awesome. Thank you for the added info I appreciate you.

[@stevevareno3338]

What's an OP bottle?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Open pontil 1840-1850s blown on a pipe and broken off the pipe while it’s still hot and leaves a nasty circle on the bottom usually able to cut you if you rub on it. Very old glass.

[@marielg9143]

Those are hedge apples they come from the Osage tree some people believe they keep insects and spiders away and people put them in front of the door in the entryway of their house

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Thank you for that info. I also learned the Indians used the wood to make bows. Lots of different uses for this tree but not edible.

[@marielg9143]

@@CrickDiggersInc I hear the wood is beautiful

[@CrickDiggersInc]

mariel g I’m not sure but that would be another thing to add to the list.

[@marielg9143]

@@CrickDiggersInc www.woodworkingnetwork.com/wood/wood-month/osage-orange-almost-too-pretty-be-put-use

[@КонстантинЕфанов-щ9б]

!!!!!!!!! Одни эмоции.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Not sure what that means but thanks for your continued support.

[@Firewoodmaninvirgina]

Them green ball are fruits from a Osage orange tree.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yep I learned that after posting thank you sir

[@winnievanorden1]

green brains are from tiny little Frankensteins. Naw...it's an osage orange.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yep thanks friend apparently only I was the only one who didn’t know what they were lol

[@hanafri8]

Pity they threw all of the stones in with the bottles. Little wonder anything is intact.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Almost every privy was filled the same way unfortunately. That’s just how it is when digging privys lol but they are still full sometimes. That’s what keeps you going back every time. Thx friend

[@PerryArt420]

AHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i AM The 420 th Thumbs Up...... LOLOLOL......... hugz

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Awesome you are 😎 thx Patty. 😊

[@steven2212]

Loved this...how can I contact you?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Crick Diggers on Facebook just send us a message brother

[@chriswright3821]

Ther some kind of apple I believe

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Osage orange tree 🌳 hedge apples but not edible lol

[@patrickbush9526]

Did you find any turds?

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Lol nope all the turds are dirt now just seeds.

[@lacygrinnell6543]

gas light globe

[@botldgr03]

Another awesome privy dig by the best diggers on KZbin. Hate waiting a week lol, but it is well worth it. You and Corey will find a super rare bottle soon, I am seeing a Baltimore pontilled torpedo soda in your future $2000+. BOTLDGR03

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Man that would be something wouldn’t it lol. Thank you for your awesome kind words. I would love to put more than one video up a week but I have to work unfortunately all week to be a able to dig. Maybe one day I can quit my job and just dig everyday that would really be a dream come true. Thank you for your continued support brother

[@cjwellings32]

Robert C. Thank you so much brother! We appreciate the support! We are trying to get more privy digging in before the ground freezes. I just know that Cumberland, Baltimore or DC ten pin or torpedo will show itself soon

[@johnh.muller3004]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maclura_pomifera

[@sheilastewart5662]

green things are not a fruit. They are Hedge Apples. Don't eat them brain things!

[@rachelamman9149]

Omg so you ever think someone who does this has found a body 👀

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yes i have several buddies who have dug skulls but not very often. I've seen videos of civil war pits full of bodies, very saddening as well as interesting. Only teeth for us so far.

[@edwinleach7401]

Tell me how much and I will pay with paypal.

[@sunrunneroldbottels223]

pontellid bottle's are fragile.

[@CrickDiggersInc]

Yes extremely like handling wet toilet paper lol

[@bruiserbuk]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maclura_pomifera

[@CrickDiggersInc]

I did find out the bark is extremely hard and the Native American used it for crafting their canoes and various things.