Mudlarking What Find Made Us So Happy? Searching Scotland’s Biggest Victorian Dump! (Mudlarking)

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Mudlarking What Find Made Us So Happy? Searching Scotland’s Biggest Victorian Dump! (Mudlarking)

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Жыл бұрын

Come along with us through the nettles to explore one of the biggest Victorian rubbish dumps in Scotland and find out what made us so happy!
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@rogersmith6519 Жыл бұрын

Your Chinese ginger jar/wine /spice jar was made in this style from the Ming dynasty up to the late Ching in the provincial style otherwise made for the home markets. Many of these jars never had a lid, they would have had a wooden bung with a cloth & wax seal. I have collected oriental ceramics for over 40 years. But now I'm housebound & your channel saw me through the bleak days of the Pandemic, I thank you & all the other Mud-larkers who kept me sane God bless & thank you.

@gibbersking6575 Жыл бұрын

I, too, found these marvelous ladies during lockdown of the pandemic and aren't we all so lucky and richer for it! Discovery was one of the very, VERY good things to come out of that period. Especially when collectors, enthusiasts and specialists share their knowledge.😊 I wish you many marvelous adventures through the universe of the internet. ~West Virginia, USA.

@Karyn1000 Жыл бұрын

That was very interesting!! I love their videos also! You must have quite a collection!!

@kathycruse6693 Жыл бұрын

@rogersmith6519 Жыл бұрын

@@Karyn1000 Before I moved here 20years ago I sold off 5000 pieces, but I still have a hundred or so pieces ranging from the Han to the late Qing. My Japanese pieces range from Edo to late Meija.

@wildlifeathome Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly, almost heroes in my book. I can't imagine how much joy they all were sharing with the rest of us during those couple years. They are why I started a channel of my own, to repay as many smiles as I can with the wildlife on our property here in Oregon, USA.

@1minigrem Жыл бұрын

The tea cup is such a remarkable survivor I think it should go in the window of wonders. ❤

@heatherreinsmith8286 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I second that!

@lesk8823 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@LyndaHill Жыл бұрын

It's exquisite.

@gipsymajor829 Жыл бұрын

another vote for the teacup from me

@lauriebolles3149 Жыл бұрын

That was my thought too.

@tracybeil9668 Жыл бұрын

I love how you turn the tiniest finds into history lessons and honor the life of someone gone so long ago. Have a blessed day!❤from 🇺🇲

@scottishscramblers9676 Жыл бұрын

The tiny panel bottle was shovelled out by us, we recognised our usual spot beside the huge bramble bush lol Some really nice finds you got there. We are heading out there again tomorrow, just can't stay away 😊

@letticason8435 Жыл бұрын

How fun and marvelous, enjoy your day and wish you a great day of finds.

@linzertube Жыл бұрын

Fascinating that you found a Colgate product, PRE-toothpaste! I didn’t know that they started with anything, other than toothpaste. Thanks for looking up the history…it’s very cool! I’d like for the doll head and the figurine with headless cow in the window, so they can see the sun ⛅️, after being buried for so long.😅👍 Great digging, Gail and Alex! You both have eyes like eagles!

@ilonamollema6467 Жыл бұрын

The Dr.Erdmann swing stopper is definitely German. Love all the finds! Especially the little bone China teacup. This one deserves a place in the window of wonders.

@maidsua4208 Жыл бұрын

So much negative and difficult has happened in recent weeks, divorce and death in the family. I have sat here and cried my eyes red and swollen. Then I come here and get peace of mind. The joy you show at your discoveries gives me joy and I rejoice with you. Thank you very much for your good mood and creative abilities, you are treasures on this planet. Wishing everyone reading a very Merry Christmas!

@BelowthePlains Жыл бұрын

love that tiny bottle at the beginning!!.. idk why but i just have a special place in my heart for absurdly small bottles

@kayesdigginit1519 3 ай бұрын

I don't care how old your videos are, I find every one of them intriguing. You find some of the absolute best items. Those beads 😍

@user-io4hp7oz5c Жыл бұрын

Hello from Ukraine 🖐️😊 Video very, very good ❤😊👍 My Super Big Like for your my dear friend 😊👍

@khayes9591 Жыл бұрын

Great finds as always! The teacup would be lovely in the window. It’s so beautiful and unbelievable that it held up! ❤

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@marisoljensen7083 Жыл бұрын

You are my favorite channel of all time. I love your adventures, the cinematography, the history lessons, your energy when you find something unexpectedly delightful. But most of all I love your relationship and how you share your love for mudlarking together. ♥ Thank you for taking us along.

@mollyswan-sheeran2670 Жыл бұрын

As ever, a very pleasing dig around. I am envisioning the basket pipe becoming a basket for the dolls. You always have such fun. Thank you for bringing us all along with you.

@tuto108 Жыл бұрын

I always look so forward to your videos. Your cheerfulness and appreciation for your finds make the journey so much fun. I love the things you collect and make. You have such keen and artistic eyes, I know that whatever you bring home will either be transformed into something with great charm and beauty, or simply be so happy to be useful and admired again! Thank you for such uplifting content!

@charlotte0069 Жыл бұрын

Ohhh what a treat this was, the ginger jar will make a wonderful craft looking forward to seeing how you transform it. As always love the history behind the finds, thank you both 🧡

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@mimimitch327 Жыл бұрын

Yaaaay! My girls are on! That ginger jar was much larger than I thought. What great finds. I’m a caretaker for my husband who has Alzheimers. You girls bring me so much joy! Thank you for sharing your adventures!!!

@frankiecowsert9364 Жыл бұрын

The wee little bird sitting on the wee little blue bottle needs to go in the window. Gail love your hair. I wish we had dumps we could hunt here. Yall are amazing.

@superbellabeau Жыл бұрын

So many amazing finds today! I really loved the milkmaid, the tea cup, the cute doll's head, so many beautiful bottles and pipes! I couldn't choose what should go on the shelf! ❤️😀

@pennyhoward3438 Жыл бұрын

So many goodies!! The little cobalt for the window. Thank you Ladies for sharing👍💙🎬🎥

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@Carolbearce Жыл бұрын

I think the dove should go in the window of wonders. It’s beautiful!

@ET-yp9vc Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree! Perhaps Gail and Alex make it some new legs?

@carolekinsey7835 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you find things you don't usually find whole. Its always so amazing that after so long at a tip site, they don't have chips or get broken. That bone china cup was in great condition. Plus that ginger jar too. I'd love to see that made into a lamp stand again. I was going to say put the perfect dolls head on the window ledge of wonders. Ha, but i really want to see a doll made from that. So keep that one aside and please, please make a doll from the spare parts you've collected. So this week i vote for the tiny blue bottle. Its such a fabulous coloured beauty. Ideal for the autmn sunshine to shinevthrough. Wow and what a collection of pipes and ink bottles you found. Amazing. Thanks for another lovely lark ladies and history lesson too. Always very interesting. I so enjoy our shared larks with you both. Thanks. X

@jeannienash5249 Жыл бұрын

They are alll so very beautiful......I truely cannot choose for the window of wonders .....

@kathieprater2431 Жыл бұрын

Love this adventure. Oh how I wish I could be there! I vote for the tiny blue bottle and the bright, blue eyed doll head for the window of wonders! Keep up the fabulous work, Gail and Alex, and thank you for including us!

@jelleveld Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. The tiny cobalt blue bottle is simply wonderful, as are the little doll head and the little bird!

@grittykitty8005 Жыл бұрын

The tiny blue bottle is so pretty , it has to be my favorite find of that day .

@jelleveld Жыл бұрын

Mine, too!

@susangosling6122 Жыл бұрын

Hi lovely ladies, what a lovely mudlark, 😍 much love Sue Gosling ❤️

@Nicole-coliebrobro Жыл бұрын

Love that big ginger pot, I hope you do make something with it, but the tiny blue ink and tiniest panel bottle are the best bottles! I think you need to set that pudding doll into silver and make it into a mermaid tail...

@johnwolff3562 Жыл бұрын

Well Alex, "lend me your ear/s"! To heck with Ceasar👍

@karibirch7444 Жыл бұрын

You could make the pudding doll into a Mermaid! If you wanted to! X

@skipragsdale3565 Жыл бұрын

WoW! Nice finds. The teacup and tiny coloured bottles would be quite nice on a window ledge. We got a chuckle seeing Alex at the end with a bit of dirt on her face, she certainly loves her work! LoL!!

@marydegenkolb9603 Жыл бұрын

The Chinese Ginger Jar is a very beautiful addition to the window of wonder. Its subtle colors are soft and so typical of chinese home wares that were for local use, not trades.

@mamagigissafehaven Жыл бұрын

Jersey City, NJ, is where I am originally from. I smiled when you read Colgate. The Colgate clock still works today. Ahhh how awesome!

@lauralake7430 Жыл бұрын

I remember that from when i lived in NJ

@bonnerdebbie Жыл бұрын

Great haul Ladies, I would like to see the wee blue marking ink and/or the bone china tea cup. Thanks so much, have an awesome week.

@franceshurt3517 Жыл бұрын

I would put the beautiful teacup and the tiny blue bottle on display, I think it is amazing that you found a whole clay pipe despite its feet being missing, they bring the past into the present as do the damaged ones do, there must have been many folk who sat back of an evening in front of the fire and enjoyed a quiet puff after a hard day's toil, cheers from Oz !!🥰👍🦚🫖☕

@lindacarlton2467 Жыл бұрын

So many wonderful treasures but I think the tea cup as it's an absolute miracle that it survived even the gilding on it is still virtually perfect my other favourite is the dolls head with its piercing blue eyes.

@deverereyes8619 Жыл бұрын

I think that the ginger jar is my pick to go in the window. I really like your videos. Seeing the wonderful mother daughter relationship is heartening.

@nitabourne3042 Жыл бұрын

HI GAIL AND ALEX!! I LIKE THE JAPANESE JAR AND THE TEA CUP FOR THE WINDOW OF WONDERS. I LOVE THE PORCELAIN GIRL WITH PART OF A COW. LOVE ALL THE TINY BOTTLES SO CUTE AND SWEET. BEAUTIFUL COLOURS. THANKS FOR SHARING AND PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY THANKS ❤️ 🙏❤️🙏

@colleenmccarthy-evans3149 Жыл бұрын

What a glorious lark! Thanks so much for bringing us along! I think the wee blue bottle is my vote for the window of wonders this week, so her resplendent beauty and come out with the sunshine. Glorious!

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@susanmorseart4984 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous day ladies. You should put the tea cup in the window. It's amazing it's so perfect. I sure do love you taking us with you on your adventures. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@kerrykuss642 Жыл бұрын

I like so many of your finds today. The one I'm most intrigued by is the little pudding (?) doll. Alex mentioned maybe making new legs for her, but I immediately thought of a mermaid tail. Oh, please! Make her a mermaid tail and put her in your window. Maybe you could even find a ceramic fish you could steal the tail from and just glue them together. Thank you Gail and Alex, you make me want to go out and dig in the dirt!

@izabelabhering7041 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always heartwarming! I love the ginger jar, I think it became a lamp at some point. I would love to see it become a lamp again!💐🌟💐

@DarrellBeckford Жыл бұрын

Not sure how I found your channel, it is nothing like most of the ones I watch, but following your adventures has become addictive. Thanks for the entertainment, history and some simple fun in these trying times.

@rockreader4298 Жыл бұрын

Good Day to you, Gail and Alex! What a way to start your treasure hunt. Wow! Sweet, sweet finds. You could place the bottom half of the pudding doll in a cup of pudding, made of painted (Milliput?) or perhaps a bubble bath in a basin. The bone shaving brush could be placed w/bristle-side up, w/weighted base, and made into a mini vase, by sticking oxidized copper wire or nails, into the boar bristles, as stems. Beach glass, half-beads and or garnets would be perfect flower parts & petals. Right? Your talent of designing things makes them uniquely your own and always a Delight. So many pipes for possible shrooms and a fine mini-bottle collection. Reinforce the crack and hole with glue (on the inside) of your Stunning ginger jar, then it's good for a lamp, plant or simply display. So Happy you saved the large Gin bottle from Holland. (In the window, please?) ( :

@jomoseley48 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful time you all had! I have never seen you all find a cod bottle before, though. And I couldn't believe you left that slightly ? damaged one behind! Do you have a collection of them? I'd love to see them! And how do they actually work with the marble inside! I love your videos and I look forward to each one and I imagine how much fun I would have if I were there with you. I've never been to your country so I love the scenery also. I'm a beach comber from Florida so I love to explore what I can find on our beaches but the items you all find , the old bottles and pipe bowls and frozen Charlottes are amazing!! Keep up the wonderful videos and history bits!

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing?

@tarirouen5592 Жыл бұрын

I think your teacup is amazing. All in one piece. Wow!!! That would be wonderful in the window with some silk greenery or flowers.

@deborahbaughman1366 Жыл бұрын

The cup and the big grey and blue crockery are my picks for the window ♥️♥️♥️

@timc3257 Жыл бұрын

My friend Nick who is a sarge in the US army regularly discuss this channel on the weekends. I feel like I'm involved in a tale told by Charles Dickens. thanks girls, such a fun channel / craft!

@Rose-jz6ix Жыл бұрын

I like the teacup for surviving in one piece,yet my favourite find was the beautiful lady head & trunk. Once cleaned she stood out as a fine piece made well by a craftsman or crafts woman.

@iamshotty Жыл бұрын

Absolutely GORGEOUS finds as always, I can't pick just one, they all qualify for the window. I do so love your larks! Thank you so much my lovelies xx Teresa 🇦🇺❤

@sisD Жыл бұрын

What a ✨super ✨ day! The ginger jar and the tea cup should go in the window. What amazing finds! Just loved the excitement and treasures you found! Thank you for taking me along. 🌹

@ChristianThomas-wf5dl Жыл бұрын

What an amazing array of finds ladies, the tea cup is so amazing to find undamaged. Nice to see your safe and healthy. Cannot wait to see how you use the objects you found in art projects. It is a shame that old taverns like the one on the pipe are gone. Can you imagine if that pipe could talk. Be well ladies!!!

@cjgia4898 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Wonderfilled finds! As always, you're both so entertaining to watch. You're excitement is absolutely contagious! Thank you for taking us along.

@jeanettewolfenbarger1256 Жыл бұрын

The little blue bottle should be my pick for your window. It is so precious, such a small bottle, but oh so beautiful.

@Karyn1000 Жыл бұрын

I love how you say... little bits & bobs 😆 You come out with the funniest expressions that are so natural to you 😁 I look forward to your videos soooo much!!

@araceliferreira6808 Жыл бұрын

Wow ladies! Beautiful finds! I love the light green bottle and the tiny blue one, the tea cup, the ginger jar, I guess almost everything you found. 😀 Have a great day!

@peggycomer1 Жыл бұрын

Hi. From USA West Virginia. Gail you look so healthy and happy. Your daughter always looks beautiful.

@janeenclark8728 Жыл бұрын

I’d say my favorite is the Two of You. Always fun to go along with you. Love the little bottles too. Stay Well❤

@richardserridge2767 Жыл бұрын

I live the teacup. There is something so delicate and perfectly formed about old teacups. That case gin is a lovely colour. Plenty of great finds there, I'd love to dig at a site like that! Another great video ladies!

@fairyacorn4854 Жыл бұрын

It just has to be the tiny blue bottle for the window of wonders. Great finds today and such a great haul. Stay safe.

@christhompson4270 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing day of finds, loved the history on the things you found. Maybe the ginger pot for the window if not one of the tiny bottles. Take care and thank you for sharing your treasures 👍👏❤️

@donnabrewer4971 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see either the beautiful teacup or the ginger jar go into the window of wonders! Another enjoyable 'lark!!!

@bethsands7665 Жыл бұрын

You are awesome in treasure-hunting and then researching the facts of time and sharing the wonders of discovery.

@annabyer2808 Жыл бұрын

Love the tea cup!! Nothing like a lovely cup of tea with a yummy sweet!!

@dannmccord1923 Жыл бұрын

So many lovely finds. The little blue bottle. Just love it. Love them all. Love your videos. You all are awesome. Keep bottle digging. Lol

@gnarbeljo8980 Жыл бұрын

"can't go wrong with a little pot." 🤣 I'd wear a oece of jewelry with that quote on it!

@joanneturnbull5640 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful day😃 with so many lovelies ! I would choose the tea cup for the marvellous window of wonders 💕Elegance survives🦆

@tracieoliver2307 Жыл бұрын

Stunning finds and wow the little bottles were lovely! I loved the clay pipe with little dog on it! thanks for sharing a cracking watch!

@Multiverse10X Жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate you lovely ladies and your wonderful channel! Perfect way to end a long work-week! Cheers!

@Katseye102 Жыл бұрын

In the window….your beautiful cup, and tiny blue bottle….great finds girls, take care…❤️❤️❤️

@kathleenroberts7972 Жыл бұрын

That ginger jar is beautiful.holes and cracks and all. Love the tiny bottle! Thanks for teaching about the things you find. Love your channel!

@catherinewilliams3850 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful place to look for treasures, I love the tiny bottles especially the blue one.

@tarrasams7423 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 from New York USA you Guy's found Some Amazing Finds my Favorite Definitely Was the Little Porcelain Doll Head and the Little tiny Bottles Thank you for Bringing me Along with you Guy's I can't wait to see What you Find Next 😊

@alcom3101 Жыл бұрын

Toujours un véritable moment de détente, 😉Beau Travail comme d Habitude 🔎🎬Alex From France 🌹🌹🍀🍀

@johnmelissaziech6207 Жыл бұрын

Love the sweet little bird!

@FLSueL Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fun video. I vote for the tiny blue bottle and the complete doll's head with shoulders in tact. I also loved the Colgate bottle. I remember my grandmother having one of those bottles with Cashmere Bouquet in it. 😊

@jonihenry8124 Жыл бұрын

I loved the little bird and the tiny blue bottle!!! They were all lovely finds, though!!!

@janinedevilliers510 Жыл бұрын

Oooo what splendid treasures. I can't choose one item for the window of wonders. I love the ginger jar, the little blue bottle, the tall honey coloured gin bottle, the teacup and the bird. It's a dilemma 🐦🍶🍯😁 I loved all the items and your great joy whenever you find something. I was thinking maybe you could make beautiful stands for the pipe bowls and use them as candle holders, or create a pipe bowl chandelier with strings of beads, old spoons, bottle stoppers and crystal pieces. Something beautiful. I enjoy the history of the items and the display at the end with everything beautifully clean and laid out. Just love watching your videos, it brings so much happiness to me and so many others. Thank you. Love from Germany 💜💐💖

@hollihysell4 Жыл бұрын

The harmonica was my favorite!! How amazing!

@lindaleggett3929 Ай бұрын

What a great day you had so many wonderful memories you refound (found again) . I enjoyed watching the video .

@mariehillard1742 Жыл бұрын

The ginger jar with a plant in it. Great work girls! Again, another enjoyable show.

@avadavis1367 Жыл бұрын

I love the gin bottle, can't wait to see the sun shine though it as it sits in the window.. All great treasures. XO

@exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685 Жыл бұрын

Each time you find an ear it reminds me of the movie called " Robinhood men in tights ". When he says something like," friends, countrymen, comrades Lend me your ears " & many of them pluck off an ear & chuck them at Robin. Haha

@leonie332 Жыл бұрын

The ginger jar is beautiful. Thank you for a lovely outing.

@lauralake7430 Жыл бұрын

So lucky to have a mom who shares an interest with you. My mom thinks all my collections are rubbish

@indysmith4437 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous balloon ginger jar! Love the subtle glaze on it. Great finds, including the beautiful bone china tea cup, bottle stoppers and blue glass bottles! Interesting history cases you looked into. Thank you for sharing Ladies!

@tonywild1963 Жыл бұрын

Lots of lovely finds again and so many tiny bottles. It's always great to hear the history behind your finds. I like the figurine pieces, shame they are broken. Maybe the case bottle could go in the window. Thank you and enjoy your week

@noraleestone2859 Жыл бұрын

That was a wonderful tip ratch! 🥰😁 I love the milkmaid with her headless cow. 😂😝 So many superb finds this trip. You'll have to go back there very soon, with big bags! 🤣It was a difficult choice, but I'm going to pick the white bird cake topper for the window of wonders. 😁😁 I'll see you both next time. Warmest regards from Ontario, Canada. 😍😊🤗👍

@suzanconklin8415 Жыл бұрын

Love all your wonderful adventures and found treasures. The large girl figure head is stunning and would make a beautiful stopper for a large bottle if a cork could be somehow attached to her after straightening out her broken torso.

@XPALYDO Жыл бұрын

Beautiful finds! I love the sky blue flask size bottle with the overhanging lip for the window, such an unusual color of blue!

@Victoria_VO Жыл бұрын

Alex, the minute you were pointing out the crack on the ginger jar, is when my water bottle decided to expand! Needless to say, I was jolted by the sound happening at the same time, so I thought It was coming from your ginger jar! Thank goodness it wasn’t! 😂 Also, Jersey city was where I was born!

@deeannmcginnis2115 Жыл бұрын

I love the ginger jar! It will make a lovely plant pot; or a dry vase for pea fowl feathers.

@Claycat4 Жыл бұрын

I love the little blue cobalt bottle!

@krazedvintagemodel Жыл бұрын

I cannot choose just one find for the windowsill. My favorites are the ginger jar, so large to have remained in one piece, and the dove or pigeon bird, also whole. I have never seen a tiny bottle with a spout as you have found. Peace and Blessings 🌻

@loudadyburjor1505 Жыл бұрын

The music on your videos is always so beautiful. Love you both. Just enjoy watching you so much

@Thatsinteresting363 Жыл бұрын

I gasped when I saw the ginger jar! It’s SO beautiful and I love it with the hole and crack! For me, that would be on my list of top finds!

@debracarthew9432 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to these videos each week. You never disappoint. I love the tiny panel bottle. Amazing find and so lucky it survived unscathed.

@bizburgess1947 Жыл бұрын

The blue ink bottle would go into my beach glass collection in my windows....I loved that. Your Ginger Jar was stunning as well but would take up too much space on the window ledge. Thank you for another wonderful video.

@janicehayes5059 Жыл бұрын

Perfect day ladies!! Wonderful finds!! Thank you for all if the history you shared ❤❤ cheers be safe keep creating 🇨🇦☀️👍❤️

@karibirch7444 Жыл бұрын

So many great finds!! I adore that gin bottle. The colour is exquisite… That’s my choice for the Window of Wonders! X

@sionaharrop4486 Жыл бұрын

Loved your video today, excellent finds. ❤🇦🇺 xxx

@violetflame88 Жыл бұрын

You had so many beautiful finds on this adventure. My fave is the tiny cobalt blue marking ink bottle. I feel there is a "Wall Hanging art project" with all the dolls ears, waiting to happen.