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    Memorial Day Dig

    Memorial Day Digging - Philly Style We dug two holes yesterday thanks to Chris and his supernatural abilities. Nobody could find any holes on this particular construction site, but Chris managed to use his psychic powers and some maps to locate not only one brickliner and one double barrel...
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    rare digging footage

    Hey folks. Put this vid together a couple weeks ago ... enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbkpAYknOXs Matt
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    pre-Civil War Philadelphia Bottles

    pre-Civil War or Civil war era Philadelphia Bottles wanted. sodas beers meds flasks Philadelphia pot lids ephemera Thanks, Matt
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    past few digs

    hi folks. been a while since ive posted. Ive dug about 6 or so holes this year, maybe more. Been spending most of my time reconstructing pottery, getting ready to dig in the mid-west, making some extra money, and for those that know me know that I like to sit back with a rod, reel, my chick, and...
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    While I was away...

    Anymore bottles and the wheels woulda been touchin the wheel wells.
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    new case

    These pics are 2 months old. Ive add a few nice things since then. Enjoy! Matt
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    post your wet holes

    Let see some yucky mucky wet holes!!!!
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    First Dig was a Good One

    Hey everyone! Long time no post. Me, my dad, my buddy Alan, his son and my nephew (who are about the same age) went out to the Tylerport Pa bottle show. After walking around and fondiling some nice flasks and sodas we talked to some diggers and got a lead on a dump in Philly. We decided we...
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    Lancaster City Breweries from 1842 - 1900

    Found this in an old bottle book that was given to me. Anyone have some updates for it? Matt
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    NJ Whimsy Bottle?

    We dug this bottle out of a privy in Wilmington DE last night. It was in an 1840's-50's context. Maybe someone here can identify if it is a forgein or American made bottle. Its a real dark bluish aqua more so than green. Thanks, Matt.
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    Pontils, Food, ... BANG! "A Happy New Year!"

    Pontils, Food, ... BANG! "A Happy New Year!" With a permission lined up in an east coast city between Philadelphia and Baltimore, all 5 (soon to be 6) of our crew had good feelings we would end the year with a BANG! George and I showed up in a particular port city which has very few good...
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    BEST SITE EVER

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    10/28/2007 Wilmington DE Privy Dig

    For those who havnt seen it yet, enjoy... October 28th, 2007 Wilmington DE I got a call to come dig on two parking lots in an old section of Wilmington. The lots are owned by Alan, a new privy digger who contacted Chris through his website. When I arrived and met up with Chris, Doug, Alan...
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    sad news in the bottle world.

    On July 20th, 2007 the bottle collecting / digging community lost a friend, pioneer, expert and mentor. Tom Hallman, father, grandfather, retired Police Officer, bottle collector, digger, a founder of the "Philadelphia Bottle Club", club president, author, and to me............... , most...
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    Top Secret Bottle Digging Mission

    There will be a Top Secret Bottle Digging Mission on Mars tomorrow to find alien bottles.
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    Billy Baxter Sarsparilla crowntop tenpin with label

    This ones really cool. Its a Billy Baxter Sarsparilla crowntop tenpin soda with its label. I just found it in an attic. Its embossed Billy Baxter around the base. The label says its from The RedRaven Corporation Red Raven, PA. Any ideas on the rarity and value? Thanks, Matt.
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    Henry Rooke & Co. St. Louis MO Hutch

    Here is another hutch type bottle embossed Henry Rooke & Co. St. Louis MO ESTBd. 1854 on the front. The back is embossed TRADE MARK "HR" in a star with an LG Co at the bottom left. There is also an R embossed on the base. I would like to know the value and rarity on this one also. Thanks, Matt.
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    TJ Baker Oneonta NY Hutch

    Heres a clear TJ Baker Oneonta NY Hutch with an odd top. The base is embossed with the letters F.B.S over a 2. Also, the bottle is embossed PATENTED FEB 20 1883 JUNE 23 85 & AUG 4 85 around the base. I was wondering the value and rarity. Thanks, Matt.
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    BOTTLES!

    hey everyone. I have lots of bottles from the 1880's to the 1920's for sale! Way too many to take pics of. Lots of embossed meds, philly druggists, odds and ends. Some with labels etc. Please email if you are in the Philadelphia area. Matt.
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    PONTILS, SQUATS, INKS and MORE!

    Click the link below to see my auctions on ebay. You might be able to get a deal or two. BUT HURRY...The auctions end soon. [;)] [:)] http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/philadigger [:)]

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