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    Crystal clear cistern

    Thanks to all who commented on the chances of cistern contents. I went down last Friday to have a look around and the cistern was all covered up with the building destruction. I will look for dump and privy. NRW
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    Ribbed poison bottle w/ contents

    I was in an antique store the other day and came across a small, amber, 3 sided, ribbed, poison bottle, with contents and the label entact. Does anyone know a fair price for this bottle? Thanks
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    crystal clear cistern

    Hey all, I went down to the old pottery building today and the crane had already torn 1/2 of the building. The location of the cistern was in the 1/2 that was already on the ground. I did call a friend earlier in the week and had him go down with a strong light and look into the water and he...
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    crystal clear cistern

    I was raking thru the dirt under an 1840's building this past weekend a came across the cistern. We removed the stone cover and the water was crystal clear. We could not see the bottom, but it probed out at the depth of about 10'. This building was the local potter in 1840, and was in business...
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    digging wells

    Can anyone give me any advice on digging old farm wells? Is it worth the time? What are the dangers? Gas? Thanks
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    amber KC1 poison

    HeathCliff, that is a very nice poison. Maybe when you come over to S. Ohio you can bring some of that luck with ya, C-ya as soon as the snow breaks. aka RW Electric.
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    Have You Ever Seen One Of These?

    Pretty common but still collectiable stoneware here in Ohio. I have seen them also stamped with Zanesville, Ohio. NRW
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    Back In Blacktop Halloween Dig

    Rick, great video. How do you dig a test pit that deep and that small in circumference, do you use a lineman's shovel, a post hole digger? Thanks again. Southern Ohio Digger.
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    Restoring pottery

    Thanks, I'll give it a try.
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    Restoring pottery

    What is the best approach to restore cracks in fired pottery, and the best way to restore salt glazed pottery that is missing a small section? Thanks
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    Manchester, Ohio Show

    Indian Artifact and Antique Show July 31st at the River Barn in Manchester, Ohio. Located 70 miles east of Cincinnati, Ohio and 45 miles west of Portsmouth, Ohio on SR 52. This is a show that we do every year and this year we are adding antiques to the venue. Email me for details at...
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    Double Eagle whiskey flask

    I have to oppurtunity to purchase a Double Eagle whiskey flask, amber in color, Cunninghams from Pisstburgh, Pa, seams run to the rim, good condition for 70$, any advice from you bottle experts. Thanks
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    looking for a privy

    Probe the heck out of the back yard, and then when you think your done, do it again, and you'll find them...
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    Privy dig

    How far from Cinti, Ohio are you?
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