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RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/22/2005 6:57:13 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline All I could find seemed to point to England also...says it's some kind of "scouring brick." http://www.answers.com/topic/bath-brick (uh...don't look at that Erotic Art in Pompeii link)... < Message edited by whiskeyman -- 6/22/2005 6:59:01 PM > _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to RazorsEdge) Post #: 41

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/22/2005 11:12:30 PM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1160 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline Thanks for your research Whiskey. Makes you wonder how it got over here to Texas. Happy Diggin, Kelley P.S. I didn't look at that Erotic Art in Pompeii link. (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 42

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/24/2005 3:52:51 AM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline Hi Kelley, Bath is a City I know very well. It's about 7 miles East of Bristol,S.W.England, and it's renown for it's Georgian architecture in yellow sandstone.Manufactorers started making bricks to imitate the sandstone,and Bristol was/is a manufactoring and shipping center. Both the bricks and the real stone were(and still are!) often used as whetstones for sharpening knives and such.I have a couple myself.Never heard of them used as scourers,at least not over there.Your brick has a gritty feel it?In fact looking at the photo again,it looks as if the top edge is saddlebacked.Has it been worn down smooth,like from metal?That might be why it ended up in Texas. Hope this helps, KAT You can see these bricks used on this building in Bath. Attachment (1) < Message edited by bigkitty53 -- 6/24/2005 4:21:05 AM > _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 43

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/24/2005 3:59:39 AM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline Bath station...ALL Stone,for comparision. Attachment (1) < Message edited by bigkitty53 -- 6/24/2005 4:02:50 AM > _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 44

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/24/2005 3:07:26 PM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1160 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline Hey Kitty, we haven't heard from you in awhile. Nice to have you back. I believe you hit the nail on the head. I took a closer look and I believe a whetstone is exactly what it was used for! I guess every Military man carried a pocket knife so that part makes sense. I can even make out some faint blade marks on the saddled top part. Thanks buddie, Kelley (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 45

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/25/2005 3:12:35 AM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline Thanks Kelley, Had a particularly NASTY spyware infection that kept me offline for about a month before I was able to get rid of it. RE:Your brick. I think it was most likely part of the company/fort carpenter's toolkit.(Or possibly the sappers') A regular size brick is not exactly pocket-sized. Nice piece with a story and one you can use. KAT _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 46

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/25/2005 9:46:39 AM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline Hi KAT...thanks for the info. The link I posted refers to it being used as a scourer in Bath...Actually I don't care what it was used for...I want one cause it has Bristol on it... _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 47

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/25/2005 12:50:22 PM    Gunsmoke47 Posts: 1160 Joined: 12/29/2003 From: TEXAS Status: offline Hey Whiskey, we got kicked out of that Fort. (Narrowminded new land owner) If we ever get back on there I'll keep a sharp eye out for you one. We have found numerous bricks there but that's the only debossed one. Happy Diggin, Kelley (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 48

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/25/2005 1:28:18 PM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline Big Shame, Kelley, I was going to suggest taking a metal detector to the site-in case there are any old carpenters' tools in the vicinity.(They're worth a bit change!)Maybe you should take the brick instead and try negotiate with new owner.(You can always beat him into submission with it if he still refuses!) Hope it works out mate! KAT _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 49

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/25/2005 1:38:30 PM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline Hi Whiskey, Tried to quote you but doesn't appear to cooperate.Why do you want "Bristol" markings?I'm sorry but I'm still trying to catch up on this forum after an involuntary L.O.A. "Bristol",England, produced LOTS of merchandise so I'm sure something will turn up sooner or later over on your side of the pond! KAT _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 50

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/25/2005 1:43:21 PM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline DUHH-UH! Sorry Whiskey, Just took note of your signature!(Don't I feel like an ass!) KAT _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 51

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 6/26/2005 12:27:45 AM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline KELLEY...thanks for keeping an eye out. Hope you can get back in the Fort. KAT...no need ta feel that way...LOL. I do the same thing myself: get all caught up in the question and forget about/overlook the rest of the post...HA!! Glad to see you're back... < Message edited by whiskeyman -- 6/26/2005 12:28:49 AM > _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 52

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 9/5/2005 1:31:36 PM    relicman33   Posts: 18 Joined: 8/27/2005 Status: offline whiskeyman youre gonna make me have to work on my day off. nice walkway gives me ideas what to do with al l my bricks now. heck with it going to go digging (in reply to RazorsEdge) Post #: 53

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:35:35 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline I finally got around to taking some more brick pics...Most of these I found while digging or looking in old areas for digging sites. Someone had earlier asked about their purpose. Just from looking at some of mine, I think bricks were made to serve several different functions: These two for instance: Kind of wedge shaped and Marked No.2 Key and No.3 Key ( and the 3 is backwards). Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 54

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:37:37 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline Another example: No.1 Arch Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 55

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:38:00 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline No.1 Wedge Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 56

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:39:18 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline This one is rather small and slender... Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 57

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:39:53 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline Larger size... Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 58

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:41:32 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline Next two have numbers...no idea what they represent.. This 1st one has 188...I thought it was an incomplete date...but all the brick is there. Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 59

RE: are engraved and embossed bricks worth anything? - 10/1/2005 9:42:37 PM    whiskeyman Posts: 2020 Joined: 4/17/2005 From: NE TENN-SW VA Status: offline This one is about to fall apart... 5-456 Attachment (1) _____________________________ * Member: Bristol Historical Assoc...and, Friends of Steeles Creek Nature Center & Park President: Bristol Tenn-Va Bottle Club Author of: Spirits & Medicinal Bottles of Bristol,TN-VA. My WebSite: www.bristol-tenn-va-bottles.com (in reply to whiskeyman) Post #: 60

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