FINDING Old Victorian dumps full of treasure! Upcycling and discovering history

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Join Si, Tim and Kev as they find and dig another Victorian dump and find amazing treasure they save and repurpose into useful objects! For more dump digging click here - • Dump Digging London fo...
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@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! For more dump digging click here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9uJprmCnsXFYmg.html

@ksully6551 3 жыл бұрын

Si, The lab procedure for smelling something you are unsure of is to hold the bottle in one hand at a good distance from your face while you waft over the top of the bottle towards you with the other hand so that the aroma moves towards you without putting your mucus membranes in danger from taking a direct inhale from the jar. Always best to err on the side of caution since they used to sell some pretty dangerous chemicals before the safety regulations came along.

@suzyqualcast6269 3 жыл бұрын

Schnort it or neck it n gerappy.

@katmandudawn8417 3 жыл бұрын

I am always impressed by the wide range of knowledge the group has. You can tell they love the history, heritage and craftsmanship. I also love the companionship and how they are pleased for each other’s luck in the muck.

@SnowPink90 3 ай бұрын

No kidding, hey?!!😃

@shirefinds6585 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the T.pot bird house - what an artistic chappie you are, such a brilliant idea. Fingers crossed for some tenants very soon. 👀👍

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal 👍🏻🐾🧡

@karenpelletier5707 3 жыл бұрын

Neat chinese cloisonne napkin ring! I found a monogrammed sterling silver one on the river bank, all tarnished black and muddy. I initially thought it was a plumbing connecter but picked it up anyway and was glad I did!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Karen!

@CraigTom-so2vt 3 жыл бұрын

This is what Sundays are for

@christinesbetterknitting4533 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, these videos do make me grateful to God on Sundays! Kevin is certainly a very darling digging companion.

@christinesbetterknitting4533 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a brown handpainted vintage teapot recently for $75 USD. They were sold in various flower patterns as fundraisers during WWII. Painted by volunteers of varying artistic ability..

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Craig! 👍🏻👣🧡

@VenusDeMilitant 3 жыл бұрын

Si, your talent never ceases to amaze. That was a terrific use of a tea pot and cup!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Venus x

@fiberotter 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I have seen Tim get so excited. He cracked a few smiles. LOL Clever teapot idea and loved the dragons. I think my favorite, can't recall who found it, but the blue bottle with the bubbles in the glass. Looked like stars in a bottle.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@robertgregson2183 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of doing an advert with a washing powder company to see if they can wash your stuff after a bottle dig! You could earn some good money! Lovely finds been looking at bottles this week in antique shops similar to those you find

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Good idea!

@yvonnepagan9912 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, What you recommended would have been fine ‘in our day’ say the sixties and seventies. But those advertising gurus don’t even consider the human element in things these days. It’s all about clever, clique and comedy these days. No more human interest now. It’s gotta be ‘more bang for your buck’. Get ‘me by their throats and their wallets and purses will talk for them! A bit sad, but realistic I’m afraid. I’d try it, but I’m 68. It’s all pitched at the tech-savvy youngsters now.

@sticklebacksummer 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant artist and mudlark, and a proper lad.

@ickabod_crank 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely solid bloke

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir 👌🏻

@karynbrown7519 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful finds!

@dudley8671 3 жыл бұрын

*Sifinds, Kev & Tim always deliver dump digging!* ❤Tim smiling with excitement over his ginger beer. Simon suprised by a beautiful & intriguing pair of🐉dragons in cloisonne. And a nicely designed & upcycled bird box!! Dudley 🧡😊

@I_Don_t_want_a_handle 3 жыл бұрын

Clever idea that teapot, especially as it will turn from ordinary tea to green tea over time. Nice one.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Not if I lacquer it 👍🏻

@Hullahstuff 3 жыл бұрын

Kev just seem like the nicest, sweetest man.

@Wvnursey 3 жыл бұрын

Sunday mornings and Simon go together like PB&J!! Lots of "muck" today but glorious finds. Cheers gentlemen!!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers Cindy!

@Wreckdiver59 3 жыл бұрын

Now I'm starting to name the bottles out loud as you pull them up. Drives my wife crazy 🤣. Great job with the tea pot 👍.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Guess the bottle! That’s what we do 😂

@renjones4708 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for including the history of the items you find. I'm a history geek from the US but my Ancestry is British, Irish and Scottish. Only a few generations back. I learn so much from watching your channel. Hope you get teapot tenants for years to come. I love your imagination in seeing them up-cycled.. Watching from Missouri.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much cuz

@Zandain 3 жыл бұрын

I love bottle dumps! So many different glass designs, colors & shapes...they really knew how to make their products be eye-catching, in Victorian times! 💗 Thanks for bringing us along, Si 👍 - love from Denmark 🌸🌱

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Z!!

@MareShoop 2 жыл бұрын

Love how excited everyone gets when they find a favorite, like the ginger bottle. I’m a sucker for anything with advertising 💕

@imcavdb5465 3 жыл бұрын

I looooooove those tiny poison bottles ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful aren’t they!

@elainecrandall1059 3 жыл бұрын

That tea pot bird house is adorable and inspirational

@stacy5445 8 ай бұрын

Love it when you surprise yourself during the clean up! Beautiful “napkin ring”!

@Sifinds 8 ай бұрын

Always take it, you can Chuck it out later but you can’t refind it if you left it behind

@giaatta9303 3 жыл бұрын

My t-shirt arrived. Perfect fit and awesome quality. So happy. Thanks!!

@bushpushersdaughter 3 жыл бұрын

What a cute idea for the tea pot and mug. How creative you are!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dawn!

@hunterr.9594 3 жыл бұрын

The raised wire work are "cloisons" that were attached to the brass/metal and the powdered glass enamel was inlaid into all of the sections. The technique is really quite amazing.

@MsHopper6 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on cloisonné!!!!! We all learn something everyday!!!

@rameyzamora1018 3 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it, Hunter R, good job. Must have been a beautiful piece originally, yes?

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hunter 👍🏻🐾🧡

@amywright2243 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the bottle dump gang!

@petrichor7121 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed the dig.. great finds, especially that little blue poison bottle, the napkin ring thingy, the ginger beer and that orange-peel bottle! But from a lover of garden ornaments I loved the teapot feeder! 😊👍👍

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Petri!!

@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854 3 жыл бұрын

Aw Kev's mucky face...what a superstar that guy is. Some great finds Si and the upcycle was just genius. Love it.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Viv!!

@Adam-Gates-Mudlark 3 жыл бұрын

Great find Simon, Tim and Kev. I’m waiting for Tim to be like uncle Albert from only fools and horses, “during the war” LOL! The ginger beer was magnificent. Loved the up cycle of the tea pot. Happy hunting

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ad! Hopefully get some birds in it now 🤟🏻

@jonnylumberjack6223 3 жыл бұрын

Caustic soda is the name most folks may know potassium hydroxide by :) I love these digs, big love from Scotland!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jonny 👍🏻

@jonnylumberjack6223 3 жыл бұрын

@@Sifinds so I'm wondering, when you coming up north to meet the Northern Mudlarks, fall in love with Alex and she with you, and you can both live happily ever after, making delightful mud loving babies? 😂🤣😍

@sherryrector2275 3 жыл бұрын

What a cute bird box. The napkin ring is a beauty.

@gillstephenson1563 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love watching the 3 of you digging bottles. Fabulous finds & love your bird box.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gill! 👍🏻🐾🧡

@spinny2010 3 жыл бұрын

I love how your mate Kev always ends the day literally smeared with mud on his face. A true Mudlover. Cracks me up. The teapot nest sculpture was inspired, and looks great.

@angelamillard6418 3 жыл бұрын

The dragon object is amazing! Can't wait to scroll through further comments to see what it is!

@capricornweb 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking it's a serviette ring (somewhat squashed). Search for Antique Chinese Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Ring and you will find images of similar rings.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Angela. Surprised me!

@marygarner5249 3 жыл бұрын

That bird house was super cool 😁😁😁😁

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mary!

@mkhuntstreasure3192 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your ever positive attitude.

@noraleestone2859 3 жыл бұрын

Great day of digging with "The Bottle Boys". LOL I'm so happy you took those 2 paste pots. They really are lovely, & unique. The colours on the 4 small bottles really pop when they're filmed beside one another. :) I'll be back for the next video, Simon. I've been "hooked" for a while now. LOL Take care & stay safe. Bye for now.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@Badger13x 3 жыл бұрын

Your Cornish ware mug that you used on the bird nester is in better condition than the mug I am currently drinking tea from !!!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Even with the drill holes?

@rockreader4298 3 жыл бұрын

Besides making very enjoyable content Simon, every video you post confirms what a genuinely kind man you are. You are and your work is Appreciated. : )

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

@michellewilsdon294 3 жыл бұрын

Said before, said again, Tim reminds me so of my late brother. He was the master digger, I the mere acolyte. My typical trick was to get all wound up in rusty bedsprings! Great finds all round and I love the cuppa bird box ;-) x

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

God bless him 🧡

@billiesvoboda5774 3 жыл бұрын

I like to watch your dump digging with your friends Kev and Tim! Have a great week and be safe!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Billie 👍🏻🐾🧡

@bctrails7206 3 жыл бұрын

The yellow 5 claw dragon is the symbol for (royalty) in Chinese culture and was normally worn by Emporers in the Qing dynasty period, could be a very significant piece! Almost looks like it could possibly be an imperial sword sleeve..and the artwork style looks quite old,great vid!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@juliedd6925 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the tea pot bird house it reminds of the mad hatters tea party off Alice and wonderland

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah!!!

@cheryldurham3560 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the bird tea pot and cup! Genius idea 🥰❤️👏🏻

@Hailstonepie 3 жыл бұрын

Can still get rubber rings for kilner jars. We used them for pickeling since 1960 but they were around a long time before, my nan used them before the war. She was a hospital cook in wartime and swoped some rations of flour, sugar ect, at the back door of hospital kitchens, with poachers for rabbits ect for some meat to put in the dinners for patients !

@carolyn9824 Жыл бұрын

Love the tea pot and cup on the tree! Great imagination!

@sarah3136 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the bird box, you have an excellent imagination 😀

@christineaygin6701 3 жыл бұрын

You guys have had amazing finds, really love the napkin ring, and the cut glass orb. Tims ginger bottle is awesome. Si , I just absolutely love the teapot bird house, really do hope a couple move in and start their family life xx

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kristenevans4557 3 жыл бұрын

Your smiling face and thumbs up are what I’m here for, as well as the cool finds!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristen 😉

@markshellenbarger9986 3 жыл бұрын

The tea pot and mug birdhouse idea is pretty cool!

@rogerdempsey7227 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome day for you guys outdoors again stay blessed and see you again on the next episode 👍🍺🙏🌟

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Roger! 👍🏻🐾🧡

@mirkatu3249 3 жыл бұрын

Your teapot and cup bird house is a total delight and I just love the copper wire 'water'!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@janelovesy2399 3 жыл бұрын

Marvellous Luck in the Muck !!!

@TheTonialadd 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you guys have found a sweet spot! Lots of great finds. 👍🏼

@karenbell5522 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Scottish, but my paternal grandfather was born and raised in Gravesend. He loved his Camp Coffee. And as a result of watching yourself and some other mudlarkers, I've started my own vintage/antique perfume bottle collection. Much to the dismay of my bank account 😂. Getting the wellies out soon for a spot of beach combing soon though.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Karen!!

@jaketaw5837 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting how I found one of those Elliman's royal bottle all the way down here in Devon

@LuuA_Forever 3 жыл бұрын

I love how crafty you are with your finds! You have such a good eye when it comes to making something creative out of what you have 🤍

@Carolbearce 3 жыл бұрын

I love the teapot. Well done.

@rochelleb973 3 жыл бұрын

I love that Ginger Beer bottle

@luanncrownover4 3 жыл бұрын

Love the bird box teapot! I think that last ring item might be a napkin ring.

@katherinehunter5789 3 жыл бұрын

You are so clever with that birdhouse. Hope some birdies take up residence real soon!

@terrimckeighen7154 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool teapot and cup! That must be what Sara from Manchester Mudlarks was talking about! She had a tea pot and talked about doing what you did. She didn’t know you had made one so she said she was going to contact you as she didn’t want to copy u! I love how you larkers and so thoughtful and respectful of each other!

@bctrails7206 3 жыл бұрын

13:25 WOW, great find! Have seen the exact bottle shown on episodes of Gold Trails and Ghost Towns from late local historian,treasure hunter Bill Barlee's personal collection! Lot's of history connecting with the first discovery of gold in B.C. and immigrant miners bound for the (Frazer's River) Fraser River from San Francisco during the 1858 gold rush.Keep an eye out for old chinese Tiger Whiskey jugs!

@oitsamy 3 жыл бұрын

Tim's talent for finding water makes me wonder if he's a dowser in his day job :)

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@allenhonaker4107 3 жыл бұрын

If you can find suitable tops for the meat paste jars they would make a great salt and pepper set. Your project turned out really nice.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@elainedavies8485 3 жыл бұрын

What a treasure trove of bottles ! Great video as always . Love the upcycled teapot so imaginitive !

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elaine!

@Kittygh 3 жыл бұрын

Thrilled to see a new video. I missed you! Cheers from Washington State, USA.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kitty. It’s only been a week 😬

@lindacarruthers3423 3 жыл бұрын

It does amaze me that so many of these breakable items are intact I love this bottle dump .

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 👍🏻🐾🧡

@mariat.3961 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a napkin ring to me! Very cool find. Wish we could have seen Kev's blue bubbly ink cleaned up. Love ink bottles!

@TwospotzArtAndCraft 3 жыл бұрын

Love your two dragons design find. What a lovely, lovely find.

@janehindle12 3 жыл бұрын

You boys always seem to uncover something special. Lovely collection today.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jane! 👍🏻🐾🧡

@Michele1021 3 жыл бұрын

Tim always finds the best places to dig. Si is too busy being Mr. DeMille and Kev is so quiet, shy and cute. *swoon*

@ladyjessiecoyne2617 3 жыл бұрын

Love that Chinese cuff thing how nice...... Si ur giggle is infectious lol I cant help laugh at it, another great vid...... cant wait till u film in scotland😁 huge hugs as always from Scotland 😘😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! I’m coming up in a few weeks 🤫

@markb5393 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the content. My favourite part is the deep dive on all the companies you do i find it fascinating! My mum loves your channel as well. Much love from Australia!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!!!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

And Mum!

@tinalopez1522 Жыл бұрын

Give away found tea pots! Love that, Si

@leighbush4177 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome upcycling and great finds. The napkin ring is so beautiful

@tereselapree222 3 жыл бұрын

The Kilner jar and ginger beer would be my favorites. The eye ointment Kev found was interesting as well!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍🏻🐾🧡

@gaynor3976 3 жыл бұрын

Great finds in the victoriana dump. Love seeing al,mother different bottles come up and finding out their history. The bird house you made was absolutely brilliant, hope you get some tenants. Really love your channel xxxx

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaynor!!

@zanneBC 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific creation! Thank you for allowing us to share. ZanneBC Canada

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 👍🏻🐾🧡

@Dasha17177 3 жыл бұрын

Really liked what you where able to do with the tea pot & cup was very ingenious. And the Chinese napkin ring is a beauty, well done.

@tinalopez1522 Жыл бұрын

Very cool,never seen birdhouse like this! Genius!

@rudigermany 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of great finds. I like the two dragons

@snarkycard 3 жыл бұрын

You could have glued that Victorian doll's bath tub to a wood board, (on the flat broken side), and then put in it one of your found broken dolls in some resin 'bathwater' mixture with bubbles and made a cute wall plaque scene. I LOVE the teapot and hope it makes a happy home for some lucky, eccentric bird with great taste!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

I think… think I took it. If I have I will do that 👍🏻

@richardwarnock2789 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Simon tea Art👍💯

@glennaw1547 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching what you guys find in the dump. Great finds.

@bkitteh6295 3 жыл бұрын

Love the teapot & cup upcycle!

@irenehannan4731 3 жыл бұрын

What a clever idea for a bird box!

@kellynovak4656 3 жыл бұрын

The bird box turned out amazing.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

@alexcarle8086 3 жыл бұрын

Great dig with loads of cool finds. The teapot bird house was cool use of items. Love those aqua and cobalt blue bottles are so beautiful.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@anthonyrodgers8233 3 жыл бұрын

I love the creativity of your up cycling. Keep up the good work, Si!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@bettedonavon2168 3 жыл бұрын

Seemed that Tim had “a leg up” 🦵🏼initially in today’s digs❣️😘👩🏼‍🦳

@pamcolechadwell1302 3 жыл бұрын

Tim, no digging wells just bottles and such. Ha, I love the stoneware. No sniffing the old crap. I love the Ink bottles also. Oh and the tiny colored bottles. Aww, I love the Birdhouse. Great finds.

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Pam!

@bonnerdebbie 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful find, the "dragon" napkin ring, lovely. I LOVE your use of the teapot and cup, I will have to try and recreate "alas with modern finds", for a birdhouse. I love your glimpses of lichen in the area. Thanks for another great video. Si, I hope you have an awesome week!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debbie!

@drunkdunc8738 3 жыл бұрын

Elliman's is highly recommended for anyone whose a little hoarse🍻

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Reign it in 😂

@simhifree2416 3 жыл бұрын

@@drunkdunc8738 I cant er imagine why 😃

@amypaparone55 3 жыл бұрын

Such great finds! You need to get to dig more lol, let the boys take turns filming. Love the bird house and hope someone moves in soon. I didn’t even skip thru to the clean up this time and then go back and watch again in order! 🤣 sometimes I can’t stand the suspense!

@jackandpiper 3 жыл бұрын

The napkin ring is gorgeous 😍

@gayeknigge1995 Жыл бұрын

OMG those little Pace bottles you find or gorgeous❤❤❤

@fairyGrandmother 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Si! Oh I love your bird house! What a super cute idea to recycle old cracked, chipped or broken teapots! TFS Hugs!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mudlover! 👍🏻👣🧡

@donnalm23 3 жыл бұрын

Wow the up cycled hanging tea pot, very clever indeed Mr Sci-fi. The dragon thingy 🐲🐉 came up just beautiful. Love your weekly videos, massive fan 👍🏻😉

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@savagesquirrel9828 3 жыл бұрын

Really really fine bird house. Cool!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Funshine4u 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos yet!! All the amazing bottles and that bracelet was stunning!! It looked to be an egg in the bubble between the 2 dragon faces. Maybe it is a fertility charm? Awesome finds in this video!!

@Sifinds 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh maybe 👍🏻🐾🧡