We found a plague 'STINK POT', strange TEETH, and 350 year old coins Mudlarking The Thames

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[@northernflicker6590]

Simon, you’re absolutely adorable and your knowledge of Thames history is astounding. Sunday morning coffee with you has been a pleasure for many years.❤️ Thanks for the muddy adventures that keep me tuned in!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much!!

[@territheoldneedleshop996]

No one ever mentions those pins!,! I love the pins ...Nicola sent me some last year...I am a needle worker and just find them amazing! I’d stay all day just collecting the pins! Great finds!

[@eileenmurphy5718]

I just love the fact that you give the history of the finds that all of you find.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Eileen

[@johndagostino2451]

@@Sifinds very cool video but how much for license to Mudlark ? I may try that if it’s not a rip off sky high price I noticed bags of crisps are getting smaller lol this country is getting a robbery country every thing going up only rain comes down 🐾🦊🇮🇹🇬🇧

[@IratePuffin]

Mudlarking the Thames has been added to my bucket list thanks to you!

[@Sifinds]

👍🏻🐾🧡

[@karenf9834]

I like when you are able to scrap the surface & find all the small treasures that tell a story & you share your knowledge with us all. Great to see you & Matt out.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Karen!

[@IratePuffin]

LOL I could’ve sworn you said “steroid holders” instead of “stair rail holders.”

[@karenbell5522]

Me too 😂

[@permanentlygubbed]

Joy of the London accent. I'm married to a londoner who told me I was going on holiday to Mortar... Took me a bit to realise he meant Malta 😂

[@TheTonialadd]

I thought I was the only one! 😂😂😂. Glad to know I’m not!

[@arlenelamont5610]

My mind was asking a hundred questions when I heard that. If not for the photo, I would still be asking myself "steroids????"

[@cynthiafisher3392]

SAME!

[@IratePuffin]

That stinkpot is an amazing piece of history!

[@Sifinds]

Right!?

[@michellewilsdon294]

Super find , now I know what the epithet 'Stink Pot" refers to, not so smelly after all , mum ! x

[@richardserridge2767]

Amazing to think that pot was probably last held during our most famous pandemic... Until now!

[@Cj-bw3hn]

Wonder if the plague is still viable in that stink pot. Seems like it may be possible. I would check it out. Be careful

[@janeh7767]

I'm a newbie but u have me hooked. I love the fact u have history too.

[@padraicodomhnall5925]

You're in for a great treat Jane if you look through the back catalogue of Simon's videos - just amazing!

[@janeh7767]

@@padraicodomhnall5925 I've seen two already but I was so excited to see a hundred more woohoo

[@Sifinds]

Thanks be sure to watch my backlog

[@drunkdunc8738]

Strained my eyes with all those miniature finds today Si , even the bottle was a pork pie😲🍻

[@Sifinds]

I couldn’t believe my pork pies

[@mariesettonni2460]

New subscriber from Ohio! Love watching , and love your creativity! I would mudlark everyday 👍🏻

[@Sifinds]

Welcome to the mad house!

[@tracycrum9829]

What you should try with your rings: make a mold of your ring then pour some Resin in then add your ring back then pour in more resin and totally cover. Once hardened remove and sand and polish. This will add strength and longevity to each piece you make. ♡ love your adventures keep the content coming please.

[@douglassmith5414]

You're a crafty devil Si. Nice idea for the old cartridges.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for watching. For more Mudlarking click here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHq1mWSGq6moi6c 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@ccccarriemchardy9216]

Lovely trench art!

[@ickabod_crank]

I would like to go mudlarking someday. Whatever I find though I would give it to you and Nic* only because I think that the relics should and must definitely stay in The U.K. Where they belong.

[@christian66ca]

Simon...have you watched AMC's TURN. in the last two days i have watched 2 seasons on Netflix. very well done show. The only problem i have is that living in Canada we are inundated with the USA point of view on this time. obviously the british are put in a very bad light. Do you know of any series from the British point of view?

[@Sifinds]

@@christian66ca never heard of it. What’s it about?

[@christian66ca]

@@Sifinds the fight against the British. it starts in 1778 i think. it is a very good show. 4 seasons...40 ep. it ended a few years agobut happily it has appeared on netflix. i cant stop watching

[@manning643]

I think if you put a red garnet in the firing pin hole of the cartridge ring with just a touch of super glue. I think that would really set your ring invention off. really cool idea Si. Your becoming the artist! Nick might want to start a studio with you.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks I’ve been an artist all my life

[@elizabethpaints]

The rings are so impressive! Has anyone designed any clothing to match them? Your videos are truly wonderful, and every time I see one there's always something new to learn. Thank you Simon!

[@juanitaskelton448]

Great rings, Si...I watch a Russian vlog that seeks WW2 war sights. The dig up soldiers and send the remains back to Germany. One of the most amazing aspects is they find huge tank shells, hand grenades, bullets and bullet cartridges. Si, the brass and copper are so preserved...when I see the bomb bodies, it reminds me of how great it would be to upcycle the metal into nice vials, drinking vessels, etc....just is amazing how the river and swampy mud preserves all the artifacts.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks pal!

[@beverleamagicalbear6089]

I live interesting videos, especially if I can learn from them. My young niece is comical. When she sees the 4 holed small buttons, I hear, "That's a hold ya pants up button!" She love Si Fines as she loves how he explains things, when it's a bit past her, I fill in. Keep up the good fines! Stay safe..

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for sharing. Soooo sweet x

[@annadavinson6634]

Those rings are fantastic, your so creative, what a great conversation piece the ring would be to the lucky person who gets to wear one, keep well Si x

[@annewinchester6945]

The stink pot reminds me of today's wax warmers used for melting fragrant cubes of wax.

[@markallchorn2438]

What a great haul!! Love the 303 cartridge case finger rings Si, here's a top tip for you. I spent many years working in a brass foundry, when softening ( annealing) heat up to cherry red and allow to cool to cold naturally don't quench it, it'll make it hard again, you'll find it much easier to bend. Excellent episode, always enjoy the crafting, I've metal detected loads of carriages, so maybe one day I'll have a go, I'm a jeweller by trade so it'll give me food for thought. Keep that Luck in the muck coming our way. Happy hunting

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

“Couple of pins 1 or 2” made me laugh as you had hundreds hahaha 😂 Loved the up cycled rings. Happy hunting

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Ad! I’ll make you one of you find the casing!

[@algiordano9214]

Lots of interesting finds guys. Some so very fragile amazing they still exist. Some of those small coins and that super miniature button are amazing. Great hunt Simon. Stay well men. Al. NJ. USA

[@Zandain]

Loved the rings in the clean up! but for some reason..the marbles catch my eye everytime 😉 The Rose farthing coins are so teeny, tiny charming 💙 always love the history behind the pieces! 'found a few pins' understatement of the day!! 🤣 - love from Denmark 🌸💕🌱

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Z!

[@ktlivingherway516]

Gotta wear shoulder pads for that Full Contact Mudlarking! Bahahaha

[@Sifinds]

😆

[@nicas.athayde9319]

I love it when you upcycle what you find and give it a new function. It's great to see what you do, how you do it, the tools you use, and your criativity. And you're always a very good company! 👍👍👍👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@joyceclark8476]

Hi Si, it’s Sunday noon here in the States. Just kicking back with some grapes and strawberries watching you and the guys mud larking. Cool finds by all of you. Who would of thought of bullet rings? Simon of course. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Later, Joyce. ARROW *🎱. 🇺🇸. ❤️

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Joyce! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@iaramayumi]

Good morning!!! Like before watch!!!!

[@lyarnes]

You could put one of your Thames garnets in the center of one of those rings!

[@f.k.burnham8491]

Simon- The brass will turn peoples fingers green from wearing those rings. They need to be plated or coated to prevent this. Glad you figured out they needed to be annealed before bending. Also should be annealed after bending too. Lots of work to smooth the edges on the rings so they don't abrade the fingers. I might suggest taking and cutting off just the head stamp area flush and soldering a small ring on the back to be able to use them as buttons on a garment, or a pin back as a novelty button.

[@andreamyers6144]

From the US I wish to express my sorrow at the loss of Prince Phillip. May his memory be for a blessing.

[@gdfggggg]

Thanks. The funeral was very good (given the circumstances).

[@andreamyers6144]

@@gdfggggg I was impressed with the funeral in this time of pandemic. So many people have had to do without or have a zoom mrmorial

[@giaatta9303]

Yes yes. Such a larger than life man! Wow!

[@BMAWG1968]

It made me sad to see the Queen having to sit all by herself in the quire of St. George Chapel.

[@lizmacleod8903]

Thank you for your kind words, Blessings to you from Scotland UK 🇬🇧❤️

[@christinechapdelaine7104]

The rings look fantastic. What a great idea. Congratulations

[@NorthernMudlarks]

Love the stink pot! We want one! xx

[@blondeenigma3882]

That ' stink pot ' looks very much like some of the the wax melt burners you can buy today. First thing I thought of !

[@natt6124]

Me too! I have one on my desk and immediately looked at it when they explained the 'stink pot'

[@SeventhEve]

Yes, when I saw that triangular hole I knew it was for lighting a heat source!

[@goodpeople5676]

Superb awesome findings Really enjoyed n learned.....your DIY of artfacts are HEART touching...... Thank you very much for the lovely video With Bullets ring Enjoy With Love from SAM Guwahati Assam INDIA

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Sam. Keep on running!

[@rogerdempsey7227]

Nice day for you guys outdoors and stay blessed and see you again on the next episode Simon take care mate 👍🍺🍺

[@superbellabeau]

The stinkpot tops the list for the finds. Such an amazing piece of history and a timely reminder of another much worse pandemic. Thanks Si for sharing that history. 😄

[@Sifinds]

A pleasure

[@roybal1975]

I AM HERE IN THE U.S AND WISH OUR HISTORY IS OLDER THEN 200 YEARS! CAN'T FIND ANYTHING PAST THE 1940'S-1950'S REALLY SUCKS. WHAT ID GIVE TO TREASURE HUNT OVER THERE... KEEP ON KEEPING ON BROTHER!!! BUCKET LIST FOR SURE!!!

[@katier2651]

Haha, exactly! If I went mudlarking in my city in America, the oldest man-made object I would most likely find would be a rusty can of beans from the 1930s, and I'm pretty sure someone would steal my ladder.

[@raeraewells7053]

Seriously? Our history didn’t start when Europeans took over America. I grew up on Panther creek in Oklahoma finding native artifacts.

[@johnrogers2253]

Simon you're a man after my own heart. I repair antique clocks and old pocket watches. You should invest in a jewellers saw fine blades. I don't break them as much now. Slow and have teeth facing backwards. Try it you,ll like it.

[@alisonlyons4691]

Great video, really enjoyed it. Loved the stink pot. I guessed it was a pomander of some sort, but had no idea of this pots use. Great stuff. I Like to watch the up cycling. Thanks Si 😃

[@PiraticalBob]

if you take a small brush with you on these excursions - - a shoe polish applicator brush would be perfect - - you could do field cleanups quickly, just dip the brush into a puddle or the river itself and use it to brush off the mud from the objects you find.

[@arlenelamont5610]

I was thinking the same thing. I've seen several metal detectorists in the USA keep a toothbrush in their shirt pocket for brushing off the dirt.

[@louisealjaradat5063]

That stink pot!! Amazing And your rings Si are lovely The mudlarkers engagement ring lol

[@Katseye102]

I knew you’d come up with something to use those for! They will make unique gifts for someone in the service! Very cool Si!! They are a wonderful bit of history. ❤️❤️

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Cath

[@arkansasdetectorist2551]

The age and range of different things you can find there is amazing. I hope one day to visit.

[@susansmith4270]

Thanks Si for another day out on the Thames...I do get jealous.....I used to live in Enfield loved the history wen I used to go around London....but moved back up North...Homesick😊

[@clellasher7473]

Si, those rings are brilliant! It could have been a bone, but I think there was another clay pipe sticking out just to the right of where you picked up the first one.. at about 1:19 just by the right edge of the frame... It was a great day out! Thank you for sharing!

[@invokalink162]

Another great vid! Uranium glass yeah! I'm yet to 'lark some, but I have some beautiful 1920s serving bowls my partner bought me, along with a black light torch. They're stunning pieces. A wonderful gift. :) Those worried about it being dangerous needn't be - it's a miniscule threat to own uranium glass, but it is worth being extra careful with broken items. BTW Well done Matt on the stink pot! What a marvelous find and a very special chunk of history.

[@janettetait8408]

Love seeing you turn these into a thing off beauty.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Jan!

[@janekemp8520]

Well done Simon! This is my favourite way to start my Sundays. The patina on the rings is so beautiful! Who knew?

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Jane!

[@cindyluwho602003]

Ha! I was going to say it was an ancient 'Sentsy Warmer'!

[@viking1236]

Hi Simon, if you aneal the cases first ( bring to cherry red then quench in water) you will find them easier to work with. Reloaders have many different ways of cleaning the brass and you can get the tumbling media from a gunshop or online, a home tumbler is basically two rollers and a tub to rotate, or there is ultrasonic cleaners but that is probably going to remove all your patina.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers pal

[@denisebowker9753]

Thanks Simon love this one lots of close up searching

[@MsCharsue]

I love your videos, I’m learning so much from you. 💕

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Charlotte 🧡

[@angelabrothers]

Those rings are brilliant! 😊🤘

[@CraigTom-so2vt]

Yes mate my Sunday made

[@Sifinds]

🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@aserta]

That casting error is a chipped face. That whole chunk of material is missing from the die. In coinage, that's from strike abuse (going over the metal's fatigue point - it can have hairline cracks, chips, bubbles (or warts)), in a casting die, it's from water turning into steam. So someone messed up big time and blew their die apart. :)

[@DebRowley]

Wow, great hauls! That ‘platypus’ skull is such a similar ergonomic shape to an archers thumb ring/guard. Would have to fit on a big hand though! 😊

[@daver8521]

Great video, Si - as always. Especially liked the Rose Farthings and merchants' tokens.

[@Sifinds]

Pleasure!

[@megz_85]

Wow I love the rings you made from the old bullets!

[@jackiebeans2689]

Another great mudlark! You are very creative with your finds. I love seeing what you will design next!💕😺😺😺

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Jackie!

[@aserta]

When you find pottery that's 80% complete or 50% complete and you have prior knowledge of finding other pieces that are the same, keep them. Because you can then take one good part from one piece and one good part from another, cut them using a diamond dremel disc, mix-em up with a little white epoxy and glue them together. The clean cut will be visible in the epoxy and create a nice accent.

[@tarrasams7423]

Hello 👋 from New York USA you find a lot of pipe steams you should pick them up and make jewelry Keychains or sell them in bundles so people can buy them on you're store to use them in Diy projects

[@Wessexmud]

A dream lark on trend and in tune with history a great watch ✨✨✨✨

[@Sifinds]

Thanks! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@dicebed]

I have to say - those cartridge rings are awesome - when you said you were making rings of the spent round cartridges I had no idea what you were doing - I didn't see it possible that you could make a ring out of a spent cartridge - but you pulled it off - I'm going to go buy one - I may never wear it - but I'm going to go buy one -

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Bill!

[@fionasimagination]

I'm so obsessed with your craft projects! They bring me so much joy. Thank you!🥰

[@derekstocker6661]

Very well done guys, love the rings, each one has something different to offer possibly in the way of origin, the stink pot was a super find, would be difficult to find an intact one outside of a museum probably so a great addition to your collection, try finding another!

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

Great vid. The stink pot was a great find. Love the idea of the bullet case rings.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

[@Wvnursey]

What wonderful finds! Great to see Matt again! Im in love with his stink pot. When I saw the triangle on the side I knew it had to be some sort of incense burner. In the round up, the piece of bone I believe is actually a vertebrae not part of a skull. Your rings turned out sweet! Thanks for saving history! Cheers!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Cindy

[@WonderfulWorld316]

Great finds all 3 of you! But the stink pot rules. 😉 What clever idea turning the bullet cartridges into rings! History preserved for a while longer.

[@catherinemcm9475]

If you could find long enough copper square nails to make a ring out of would be awesome

[@kpax2066]

Just got my "mud lover" coffee mug in the mail. I love it! Love your videos Simon! Keep up the good work and I'm wishing you lots of "luck in the muck"!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks. Glad you like it! It WILL bring you luck!

[@irishspud438]

As always pleasure to watch. Greetings from Northern Ireland mate 🍀

[@samuraifool912]

Nice little Trader's token guys. I love them as A Numismatic Nutbag. The Traders tokens tell you so much more of the Average JOE or FLO.'s Lives. They just seem to be Endless. My interest is mainly Uk and Australia but they just have so much Detail to Research..!! Always enjoy your Adventures sitting with my Morning Coffee. Before Taking on the Day & World. Thx for your Efforts Guys..! Kim in Oz 😎

[@celinaalarcon6781]

Si, those rings turned up very nice! Amazing craft!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks!

[@jimmyrustler8983]

If you want those bullet rings to look worn and weathered, polish them first, then add some acidic stuff like Mustard, or vinegar. It'll add a patina to the Brass without coming off on your skin 🤙

[@teaberrywmn]

Nicola's technique/style of looking away at nature with a bit of nice music wears well!.

[@angelamillard6418]

Great fids! That stink pot is so interesting

[@oges74]

Some great finds by all three of you on the day. I really like what you did with the 303 bullets turning them into rings

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Brett

[@andrewexcell747]

Afternoon Simon and friends, from sunny New Zealand. Funny that you found a Victorian pork pie ink well. I dug up a complete one 4 days ago !. Now that is a lot of pins there Simon. A pleasure to see all the different mix of finds. Good skills on the 303 rings too mate. ! WELL DONE ! Until the next Mudlarking adventure, Thanks from the land of the Kiwis.

[@Sifinds]

Hi Andrew! What are the chances!

[@catherinemoore1426]

You know me I just love those pins, there was so much work into them , the old pipes are amazing , along with the traders tokens, as usual an awesome video Si , ❤️🇨🇦

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Cath!

[@Carjamrac]

I live in Los Angeles. I have palm trees and a pool in my backyard, see minor and major celebrities at the grocery stores, the weather is 99% amazing, yet I’d much rather be in London, wearing Wellies in drizzling rain, crawling on my hands and knees sifting through mud to discover an old coin or Roman bone pin or unusual clay pipe. Yesterday was exciting because I found two silver ten-centavos coins from the Philippines minted in 1945. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@shariday6882]

Great Video gain with some fantastic finds. Those pins! How many :o Gutted I missed out on the rings. They are super. I shall console myself with a giant Mud Lover mug instead. Nice to see a decent sized mug for tea and coffee :D

[@glennaw1547]

Si, you are so talented.

[@annescott2748]

The idea for the 303 rings - very ingenious! I wonder how they'd look if you put them in a tumbler with steel shot? I always learn something when I watch your videos and appreciate that you do some research on items you find. I didn't know about the anti-plague pots🌞

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Anne x

[@sisD]

I’m very fond of the tokens and bag seals. I always imagine what they were used for. Great finds for all 3 of you. Especially the stink pot! Stay safe. 🦋

[@Sifinds]

Thanks!

[@bredaefs]

Great video, Simon! Have you ever considered cutting pipe stems into beads? (Or is that a thing that’s just not done, due to their history?) they’d make a cool bracelet! 😸

[@Sifinds]

I’ve done this ages ago. You need to check out my old videos

[@bredaefs]

@@Sifinds Etsy shop! I’d totally buy one😁

[@philipdove6987]

I think the cartridge cases are from fighter aircraft, ejected into the air as they were fired. I have also read of bomber aircrew throwing cartridge cases out of their gun turrets on the return trip, but i always assumed this was done out at sea or over enemy territory.

[@elainedavies8485]

Great to see you back on the Thames foreshore. Love all those pins and the stink pot !! Always look forward to Sundays vlog the weekend wouldn't be the same !

[@dudley8671]

*UPcycled bullet* casing rings are an *Excellent idea!* I agree Simon, too much history in those casings to put away in a box & not display. *And, another great mudlark* Thanks! Kindly🧡Dudley

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Dudds. Glad I found a good use for them 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@racoonsister]

You're so creative, will you remember us little folks, when they offer you your own show on telly? Again, the things we learn from you is so interesting, have you thought of taking a magnet with you and when you see the Victorian pins, you could let the magnet do the work of picking them up for you.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for the kind words. Magnets only pick up iron - pins are brass : )

[@racoonsister]

@@Sifinds oh well, I tried LOL

[@iaram3872]

Matt is back!! Hugs for you, guys!!!

[@Sifinds]

Hugs back atcha

[@simonkangiser6183]

Before working on the shell casings, you may want to heat them until theyre cherry red then commence the work after it cools

[@mmme9671]

Your shores are like an history book, so awesome to learn about your finds, so many. I enjoy watching every week, thank you for some great outings! Always a page turner.

[@Sifinds]

Many thanks!

[@annenewton5403]

Absolutely love this,especially the jewellery making.

[@aropals672]

Ancient potpourri pot. Very cool

[@karenbright3737]

What interesting finds and the rings are cool!

[@whitneylake2107]

I love the creative up cycling ! Thank you

[@Sifinds]

Cheers!

[@christhompson4270]

Well done guys you found some awesome finds, it’s nice to see you out and about 👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@PompeyChris71]

I see Nick got one pin. Must have been the one you didn't see Si. !! Nice collection of stuff found anyway.

[@reginaromsey]

It’s a little chaffing dish thing. Put charcoal in the top and a bowl on top to heat up. The hole underneath let’s in air for the draft.

[@mudlarkingmarionette]

Cool finds as usual ; lived in London ( Ealing - Acton) way when I was in my early twenties ; but came home to Scotland ; ) wish I had known then what I know now .

[@Sifinds]

Cheers pal!!