I went to the St Marys river to wade today. It is only about 14 miles away yet I have never waded it. I took my fishing pole along in case there happened to be good fishing there. I waded up about a mile or so, it was a slow soft bottomed creek interspersed with deep holes. I did catch one small bass. So back to this clay bottle I found. It is 11 1/2" high and 11 inches around. When I first picked it up I thought it was an empty propane torch tank. It has a very similar stature. Written near the top in capital letters is this
HW SCHLICHTE
AELTESTE-BRENNERIE
STEINHAGEN I/W
then at the base is a bird sitting atop a gridded globe, underneath that is written SCHWARZ-MARKE. I wish I could get a picture up, I am hoping to in a few days or sooner. So what can anyone tell me about this unusual find.
HW SCHLICHTE
AELTESTE-BRENNERIE
STEINHAGEN I/W
then at the base is a bird sitting atop a gridded globe, underneath that is written SCHWARZ-MARKE. I wish I could get a picture up, I am hoping to in a few days or sooner. So what can anyone tell me about this unusual find.