Digger Bob Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Here are the results of the last two Saturdays out with my TDI SL. The nuggets aren't big nor were they very deep (2 - 6 inches), but for the middle of winter here in Northern Calif, it's not too bad, even though we haven't had much of a winter. These came from a well pounded spot and were mixed in with lots of bullets and bits of trash. You just have to go slow and dig a lot. Both my hunting partners also got two, with the biggest one being 1.5 dwt.But the best find wasn't gold! My buddy was digging a target in the rocks of a tailings pile and spotted this old bottle in the hole before he hit it with his pick. At first he thought a bullet had somehow gotten down inside the bottle, but closer examination revealed it was actually the original glass stopper for the bottle. It's complete and unbroken or cracked, but there are a few minor dings. It's embossed on both sides and a bit of internet search shows it to be from the 1880's to '90's.The embossing reads this;Nevada Soda WaterGrass ValleyNevada Co.Ca.On the back is the owners name of the company;W. E. DeamerValue, as near as we can find out, is about $100. Apparently it's very rare to find one with the original glass stopper. In the close up, where the rubber band is, was a bit of leather that sealed in the contents.In all my years of detecting, I've yet to find an unbroken bottle of this vintage. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Nice nuggets Digger and that bottle is really nice for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Slim Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Great stuff Bob. Keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Nice gold and that soda bottles is very cool!! Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimi Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Aloha,Now that is an awesome find. Especially one that is not broken into a bunch of pieces. Now all you have to do is fill it with nuggets. Aloha and thanks for showing us your find.Aloha and stay well,Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Bob the pic of your bottle is going to give some avid bottle diggers night mares... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 The pace I have been summer hunting has produced thousands of nuggets, but the unbroken gold rush era bottles(5 so far) Mrs El Dorado and I have found are the best memories....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Nice finds. Great looking bottle..Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick in Havasu Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hello Bob. Last year at one of the Gold Basin outings there was a fella who was a bottle hunter. If I can come up with his name, I will have have him take a look at your post.Patrick..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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