The find of a lifetime was uncovered while exploring sunken ground in a city park.

[@kapok7228]

The untold story in these videos is the sheer physical labor required. Gridding, probing, digging test holes that don’t pan out, then, after the dig, backfilling and grading. The top-notch camera work and video production is an effort in itself. I’m in my 60’s and can’t do it like I used to. Love your stuff, Tom.

[@deloradeabel8487]

@@kapok7228 same here I am 65 & my prime digging days started about when I was 25 & ended when I was about 55.Those were the days my friend we thought would never end (as the song goes)!Enjoy digging vicariously thru Tom!

[@cyprith]

What were some of your best finds?

[@nosillalaluna7078]

i can dig it ...

[@corscorp]

And his patience at only digging one piece at a time for our sake.

[@ABeautfulMess]

I told Tom who needs to go to the gym when digging for bottles..it's like an endurance run too..I wanna try😅

[@marydilley4455]

Tom your channel is the best. What a lotnof work you do to find, travel, dig and the video process in and of itaelf is pure professional and artistic. We just enjoy your shows so much! Thanks for all you do!

[@TomAskjem.]

Thank you!

[@dlghenderson2837]

I just love pondering who the people were.

[@joyceclark8476]

Good morning Tom, it’s 3:09 a.m. here in Connecticut. Woke up and checked for videos. Here you are. 😁 Joyce ❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@debbiestumm511]

UGH...same 0300 here in Eastern Washington State! 😂

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

5:45 pm 29/06 here in Brisbane, Australia. We enjoy your videos so much and are always amazed at your finds - especially the unbroken crocks, seltzer bottles, lamps/lanterns/light bulbs, china, toys, dolls, novelties/curiosities like the Frozen Charlotte miniature doll in the glass tube, etc. Thanks Tom! 🙏 ~~Blessings~~

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@apismellifera1000]

I love it when he finds some nice sodas

[@653j521]

The lyrics of the song/poem Young Charlotte are on the Univ of Maine Folklife site, about our vain young miss, now known as Frozen Charlotte, her heartbroken swain, Charles, and apparently overly doting parents, as sung by Ernest Lord for a collector. Wells, “Young Charlotte” Song: “Young Charlotte” (or “Fair Charlotte”) Singer: Ernest Lord Town: Wells, ME 11. He threw himself down by her side, And the bitter tears did flow, He said, “My dear and intended bride, You never more shall know.” He threw his arms around her neck, He kissed her marble brow, And his thoughts went back to the place where she said, “I am growing warmer now.”

[@chrissjoy]

When i was little i used to play in my grandmas backyard, climbing her crabapple tree, digging in the dirt, stuff kids did before phones lol. One fay while digging in her garden (it was NOT during garden season, i knew better than that) i found some broken pieces of china. I was probably 8 or 9 so i had no idea what that was doing in her garden. My grandma explained to me that she'd found things too because that's where people put their garbage in the old days. Her house now is well over 120 years old but sadly about 20 years ago my uncle built a house in the empty lot next to hers and his garage is covering her beautiful, HUGE, old garden. Also sad that the home is no longer in the family and gram is gone. I wish so badly i wouldve just kept digging that day.

[@JoniHeichelbech]

Your new format is better than ever. Love your videos!

[@judywood-stockrahm9181]

Your knowledge is very impressive. Thank you for sharing Tom.

[@roybal1975]

So Tom I hope you are keeping the "finds of a lifetime"? with doing the hard work.

[@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat]

Tom, three incredible digs. The cast iron kettle was awesome. Too bad there was so much water and packed clay mud. There could have been other items that could not be seen. A great mixture of embossed bottle from the third privy. The age was amazing . Such hard work with all you do to present us fabulous videos. Take care.👍👏👏😀

[@PeppieP]

Great start to my day here in Scotland. Love your new channel. Thanks as always x

[@tammyfreeman6802]

Hi, Tom. 👋 love what you do, and that you have shared the experience with us, thank you. ❤

[@jeffclark2725]

Oh the adventures, and history right under their feet in that community, are the current home owners suprised at what you found after doing your digging and exploring

[@TomAskjem.]

Sometimes they’re surprised, other times they don’t come out to watch. Either way is fine with me!

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

You’re a good man, Tom! Can’t imagine the smells you dig through finding those treasures. So glad you can stand it because I LOVE to watch your content!❤

[@fishinwidow35]

Kudos for dealing with all that mud. True dedication

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Why do I always pick supper time to watch your videos? 😂 Thanks a bunch Tom 🙏❤

[@terrencebuller7676]

Good morning Tom. Great dig, with some really cool finds. Wish you continued success. Take care and be safe. 👍

[@jerrysadventures8952]

enjoy your video tom

[@BBQNBLUES]

Tom; I like your laid-back voice over as finds appear :)

[@DarrylDigger]

5:30 am in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Your new channel ROCKS!

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Outstanding Tom!!

[@lukependleton2589]

Thank you again for putting so much work into your videos.

[@glennortonjr4444]

Tom, you never fail to impress!!! Love your videos!!! Hats off to you for crawling around in 120 year old poop water!!! Got to do what you got to do!!! Wish I could go digging again too!!! God bless my friend & stay safe!!!!

[@ABeautfulMess]

I work in the funeral business...a sunken piece of land means something totally different for us..lol

[@StaceNyourFace]

I'm amazed at your knowledge about the items you are digging. Also, I wanted to say how much that I appreciate all of the detailed info you include on the screen. 👍 In future videos, would you consider putting up pictures of the items cleaned up so that we can see the detailing better? Thanks. 😉

[@TomAskjem.]

I have pictures at the end of the video showcasing the best of!

[@larisarogers2649]

Wonderful finds and I’m happy to see you have an awning for the heat and possible rain.

[@fireflyidaho1]

What a muddy mess those pits were! Awesome finds, keep up the good work! ❤️

[@AnneWilliams-u5s]

Thank you for your hard work, great filming and bottle facts that are second to none! I feel guilty having a good cup of coffee, enjoying my ac and watching your amazing work on this video! Thanks again, cant wait for the next one!❤❤❤

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@captainfirebird4993]

Thanks Tom for putting a News channel up with old stuff

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

What's the name of the channel? I'm interested!

[@Looter8TreasureHunter]

Those hutches are amazing. Another fantastic dig Tomster. Looking forward to the next video.

[@katherineozbirn6622]

A little sump pump would be helpful for the digs with water table intrusion.

[@tammyaskjem9871]

Another fantastic vid Tom! Every dig is different! Thanks for taking us on the dig with you!

[@Portaltotheparanormal70]

Any relation to Tom??!

[@MarciaEBatten]

Greetings I was waiting for another treasure video... here you are, a new 🎉 youtube channel. Great Looking forward to more digs bringing the past AMERICANA to the future.

[@daviddarrall9384]

Good morning Tom. Looking forward to this new video (Sat 29.6.24 8.00am) 😊 UK.

[@nosillalaluna7078]

Someone asks ,"can you dig it?" You can definitely reply YES I CAN ! Such a unique and interesting pastime. Your passion and enthusiasm is obvious. Everyone should have something in their lives that sparks that ,ever exploring child ,still living in each one of us ! And who among us doesn't miss playing in the mud (I know not out house mud) to each their own !!❤

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

Great name for the channel, Can You Dig It?

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

I have fallen in love with hutch sodas Many Thanks for your INFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS!

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@daviddarrall9384]

Certainly a fascinating compilation 😊 Thank you. UK.

[@ChrisN1973]

Wow, Tom. Thanks for a good start to the day, brother!

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

That suction is something else. Wonder if a bigger trowel in this case would help to give you more leverage. Great video. One has to admire your dedication to your craft with you excavating in a muck hole 😀 .

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Dig on brother!

[@tracycombs1484]

Good Morning from Louisville, Kentucky. Tom, I get all kinds of anxiety watching u sift thru mud lol. Love the bottles with the glass corks. Its fascinating to see what u will find.

[@daleholmes6949]

One man's trash is another's treasure!

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

Thanking all those wonderful people who gave permission to excavate the land. Always wonder if you have to order dirt to fill holes back in!😊

[@DebraJean196]

Tom often shows the plot after he fills the pit back in and it seems to be okay. I don’t think he adds any soil

[@lydiaellis3523]

Really enjoying your videos, it would be great to see more pictures at the end of all the pieces cleaned up

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Brutal!!

[@ivcmom75]

Morning Tom, 6:00 am in central Illinois. Coffee’s ready and I’m watching.

[@DebraJean196]

Midnight in northern IL and I’m watching lol. Winding down and watching! Opposite schedules but same love for Tom’s great videos - nice to meet you my fellow Illinoisian!

[@melindawhite5198]

Love watching your videos Tom

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidBall-v5i]

Sweet!!! Thanks Tom for posting new stuff!!! Always get excited when I see new content. Great job!!! Thanks again!!!😊❤

[@AllisonWCone]

🎉 Yay! New content!! 🎉 😊

[@BrianRandolph-jt5vp]

Nice haul Tom

[@katherineozbirn6622]

Could you do an episode in which you do the surveying and probing to show us the method? I think that would be edifying and interesting to watch. Please think about it.

[@TomAskjem.]

I may do that in my next recording! I appreciate the input!

[@manderson3231]

That bottle with the odd lip, I think goes into a condiment holder. I can't think of the name for it. It held oil, vinegar, and things like that. That bottle would have had a glass stopper.

[@TomAskjem.]

I appreciate the info!

[@tedhoward573]

@@TomAskjem.it’s a cruet from a castor set. Usually a silver plated stand with a few cruets and shakers.

[@karenfrance2382]

I really like the new videos. Good job 👍🏼 😊

[@jonathanfloming1045]

Glad to see you Tom...i was wondering what happened...saw you in my feed. Missed your videos.

[@mrsseasea]

I collect cast iron cookware….and that footed kettle is very cool. Never seen one footed.

[@alanatolstad4824]

I wondered when you'd comment on the aroma---uff da!---I loved the look of those cathedral bottles, and that surprising blue poison.---I never realized just how old Hamms was. It was my Dad's choice in the 50s.---That newspaper clipping creeped me out.---How to explain all the window glass?

[@patcarrington1]

I believe the wooden thing you found is what the women stirred the laundry when they used the cast iron pot over a fire.

[@TomAskjem.]

I appreciate the info!

[@deloradeabel8487]

WOW a Territorial Hutch!Congrats!

[@carolgates-xh7fr]

The bottle you were unsure of was part of a castor set. There would have been four(maybe more) that were held in a decorative silver plate holder that was put on the table at dinner time. One would have held oil, another olive oil perhaps,and most sets included a mustard jar.

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks!

[@rogerb4971]

Nice! The poison one was sweet

[@leilanidewitt7442]

Great digs great finds

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Awesome finds!

[@bluecorona868]

thankyou for all your fab content.

[@dano9421]

What states do you get to dig in, and is upstate new york, which is the adriondeck area where you can see blue mountain, in your area that you might travel to, our house was built in 1836 and we just took down the barn and found all sorts of treasure including 3 different old guns and numerous bottles and other items that are from the beginning of our home, we have a big depression in our yard that is between the house and barn, let us know if you might be interested in something like this

[@mommagee3235]

How often will you be posting your video . I love watching you and when will you be going to other states?

[@davevollbrecht9489]

Another great video buddy keep up the great work

[@MrSpock002]

Some odd finds early on Tom. Nice German plate - hope you were able to get vast majority of pieces...

[@dannmccord1923]

❤Tom your amazing to dig in all that mud and water. Love those hutches and the eye wash one. I bet it really smells good. I bet you cant wait till you soak in a hot tub.❤❤❤❤❤

[@GabrielSeigel]

I'm definitely with eyewash...why don't they make them anymore? Nowadays we just use a half empty water bottle...Those were the days... Everyone... Eyeballs are your bestest of friends... Keep them safe...

[@kathysenn7664]

Ponds is still around.. I have the cold cream and rejuvenating cream.. I don't know if it has the same ingredients but it smells fresh, not heavy. sadly it doesnt come in the milk glass containers nowdays.. plastic.. bah humbug.. my gramma used it (I'm 72). I can see her applying it of an evening to remove her makeup. it came out on the market in 1914- she was born around that time.. I dont know the exact year cuz I'm pretty sure they got her birth year wrong on her obituary. thanks Tom for taking us along on these longer jaunts!

[@TomAskjem.]

Thanks for the info and for watching!

[@masoniain]

I feel like the content would be there for a second channel where you clean up the funds from each dig. It would be facinating to see the process and further insights that are revealed. ❤

[@garysimonson9593]

The people who lived then and used these privies wouldn't believe anyone would be digging up their old stuff!

[@DebraJean196]

That crosses my mind frequently. Then I think about what people 100 years from now will think about what they would find in an equivalent small town dump from today’s era! Wonder what life will be like 100-125 years from now! A close friends grandfather lived to be over 100 and never a touch of dementia or Alzheimer’s. He told the greatest stories. We would take turns picking a topic at a family gathering and away he’d go. He was a tremendous resource and lots of great grandkids grew up cherishing his stories! The whole family was raised with the right values and brought me in close to share their joy

[@marilynbergemann6927]

You should come to Minnesota. Thank you for your amazing videos.

[@MarciaShackelford-st5bt]

I think he has....

[@birdie5382]

Enjoy watching your videos. You make the comment, "this will clean up well" "beautiful design " so I'm going to ask you again, PLEASE, PLEASE show the cleaned off pieces in the videos!!

[@SuperKabookie]

The muck looks awful but, the bottles are amazing!

[@MrSpock002]

Tom, I believe the handle-less cop is on purpose. Made it easier to warm cold hands. Saw them when I was over in Europe with the military...

[@michaeldupont1883]

Thank you for the cleanup pictures at the end, it made watching better.

[@cathybenson5119]

3.38 am. July 4 in Nth Queensland Australia. 😊😊

[@nathanharvell1545]

The pattern glass thing was for vinegar it was in a set but had a wicker base or sat in something

[@claireway44]

Sorry Tom not code bottles Codd bottles the ones with the glass marble inside the neck of the bottle???. I had my autoCorrect on 🥴 I go mud larking here in Scotland and England, and I have one if you would like it. From Claire

[@RobertAllen-b2t]

Tom , I'm Rob. I grew up in a small town east of Atlanta. Mom liked old bottles and exploring the ditch across the street that was growed over i found a first edition hutch that appeared that someone drank all the coke put the top on and tossed it in. It was stuck firm in the clay and rain had rotted the top so rain had kept it perfectly clean. Find of a lifetime right. Mom sold it for 4 grand and left my dad so it was my fault they divorced. Shes about to pass and i want to sell the bottle she held onto, a Baltimore memorial corn for the world whiskey flask in honey amber. 1000 for you even though its worth more , its mint just like my hutch just no cork. Let me know i want you to get it.

[@richseverns1528]

Those were some great finds, that Peoria, IL bottle, would it happen to be for sale, that's where I'm actually from, love watching your digs 😊

[@wadehendryx7378]

Nice. 😊

[@TCW-hw6iw]

Glad your still in the game. I think the bottle with the cross may be from the BAYER medicine company, made famous by their "Aspirin" product.

[@berkleywoman]

You're up late there Tom. You need to wear some Wellies in these wet pits.

[@deloradeabel8487]

Good morning all 3:17 in Calif.

[@DebraJean196]

3:17 isn’t morning lol it’s still night! I haven’t been to bed yet!

[@goldsharkmark7808]

Wood piece is probably a buggy brake

[@Phaota]

I'm very surprised you didn't wear waders while doing these. Considering that the first was messy, the second was worse with the water and then the third become a bog, I would have definitely donned the waders after seeing the water issue in the second one. As with all of your digs, rare finds are a wonderful treasure with these pits. I bet you go through shoes like a kid in a growth spurt. LOL The ending cleaning up items (though it would have been nice to see all of the finds like that) were beautiful. They would easily be interesting artful pieces in a collector's home.

[@GipsonWands]

the wood piece looks like a spoke to a wagon wheel.

[@ivcmom75]

Leisy Peoria!! I just had one at an estate sale I held in Peoria Illinois. Whiskey City Diggers, aka Drift Roberts priced all the old bottles for me. That bottle is far from home!!

[@pauljefferies2091]

I hate those newer, deep, wet, and smelly outhouses. There have been exceptions but usually I get maybe a few keepers out of them. Usually not worth the amount of smelly dirt I had to throw out.

[@AncientTools72]

Tom pretty awesome what you find. Im fairly new to your channel have you or can you show a video of some of the bottles and item you have kept cleaned up?

[@maggieg7673]

That’s a cruet from a set of four

[@williamlovely450]

I know of a park in the middle of a town in missouri that was the city dump over a hundred years ago

[@TomAskjem.]

They always seem to be under a city park. It must be that the city already owned the land and was convenient to cover it over

[@653j521]

@@TomAskjem. The pollution was too great for modern homes to utilize without the full clean out of soil routine. We had a landfill that flooded from the river that downstream provided drinking water! People lived in shacks in the lowlands nearby. It's a park now that can be flooded safely, and the landfill is also safely elsewhere. The good old days...when people thought once you threw something toxic away it magically disappeared.

[@claireway44]

I’ve only started watching your channel a sort time ago, was just wondering Tom do you find any code bottles???? From Claire an Aussie lady living in Scotland at the moment…

[@TomAskjem.]

Bottles with date codes? Every once in a while.

[@DarrylDigger]

Dangerous digging with all that pane glass.

[@shadowslayer505]

Have you ever broke a bottle that you wished you haven’t

[@TomAskjem.]

A few times. My worst digging mistake was in an 1860s-1870s pit in Yankton, South Dakota. I pried on what I thought was a piece of cement. It turned out to be an 1860s-70s butter churn from Sargents Bluff, Iowa. A $2000 mistake.

[@DebraJean196]

@@TomAskjem.ouch

[@jodybishel6556]

The wooden piece you found could be a broken laundry fork.

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

New channel...Old Look? 👍

[@TheWonderwy]

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