Historical Treasures & Oddities found in the Thames. Help me to ID them!Mudlarking with Nicola White

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
  • Find out how much modern coinage I have found on the Thames foreshore since January 2022! And then can you help me? Is this beautiful engraved artefact found lodged in the Thames mud modern or old? What are these round brass items I keep finding, and what about this long golden tube with holes? The River Thames washes out some odd objects and part of the fun is trying to identify what they are and how old they are. Can you help.
    Also, today we find out how much modern money I have found on the Thames since January 2022 and finally we find out who has won Malcolm Russell's book "Mudlark'd.
    Thank you for watching and dont forget that if you want to try mudlarking you need a permit from the Port of London Authority.
    Love Nicola xx
    www.tidelineart.com

Комментарии • 941

  • @nicolawhitemudlark
    @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +14

    Hi All, I still haven't heard from the winner of Mudlark'd yet! If I don't hear by 11th September I shall do another draw! So, make sure you watch the video to see if you won. Thank you. Nicola xx

    • @a1scrapmetal
      @a1scrapmetal 2 года назад +3

      I sent you the teeny tiny tin for teeny tiny finds...

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +3

      @@a1scrapmetal oh yes and I love it! How amazing that you won!

    • @robertcrawford9568
      @robertcrawford9568 2 года назад

      @@nicolawhitemudlark thanks

    • @robertcrawford9568
      @robertcrawford9568 2 года назад

      @@nicolawhitemudlark good luck on this

    • @melbeaudin574
      @melbeaudin574 2 года назад +2

      Hi Nic! Is it possible that any of the round pieces of metal were once finger cymbals?

  • @NavyVeteran1776
    @NavyVeteran1776 2 года назад +83

    I would have an entire bag of odd/cool shaped rocks instead of other treasures lol. I was like “ohh look at that one!” Multiple times.

    • @olgamountain9904
      @olgamountain9904 2 года назад +4

      Hi, honey. I do exactly the same thing.

    • @DickHolman
      @DickHolman 2 года назад +3

      :D IKWYM!

    • @lindacarruthers3423
      @lindacarruthers3423 2 года назад +7

      I love rocks too .

    • @Victoria-dh9vb
      @Victoria-dh9vb 2 года назад +6

      .... my mother's garden is populated by a lifetime of my magpie inclinations.
      I hope some day, in the distant future, a very confused geologist will come upon them and wonder how and why all of these rocks came to be in the same place. I've dragged home rocks from one side of Canada to the other, and several from Europe. We've got some from the southern states. I just have Asia, Africa and South America, and I'll have all the continents knocked out.

    • @lindacarruthers3423
      @lindacarruthers3423 2 года назад

      @@Victoria-dh9vb I think I would love your mother .

  • @Adele.N
    @Adele.N 2 года назад +42

    Nicola, you have the best narration when describing your finds.
    Your program is never boring, and I feel you would make a great history professor.

  • @therineclick8130
    @therineclick8130 2 года назад +22

    Nicola, I can't tell you how much you videos have helped me. When I started watching you over a year ago, I was so anxious I couldn't calm down. Your videos and calm commentary helped me focus, and though old at almost 75 years old now, and in constant pain from Rheumatoid arthritis, multiple joint replacements, and much more, I love to walk with you along the Thames, I've learned so much, I love how you teach about your treasures I wish I could walk with you, and I do. God Bless, love to all, Cathy from Seattle, Washington State USA...........

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад

      Thank you Cathy. I'm so glad you enjoy them. Sending you much love. Nicola ❤️

    • @shuanamansfield4811
      @shuanamansfield4811 2 года назад +1

      Hello Nicola, my partner Steve says the piece of wood you found would have held a pulley wheel, therefore a pulley block from a ships rigging.

  • @cclyon
    @cclyon 2 года назад +63

    I was just in London and found a copy of Mudlark'd at the Tate Museum. I was so excited and it came back to the US with me.

    • @velvetindigonight
      @velvetindigonight 2 года назад +3

      :)

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +5

      Im sure you'll enjoy it!

    • @McChrister
      @McChrister 2 года назад +1

      Are there pictures in the book? I would guess so….I’ve tried looking on Amazon but they didn’t reveal much about the inside of the book!🤔 Thanks in advance for a reply….Best wishes from Ontario, Canada🙏🏼👋🏼🇨🇦

    • @cclyon
      @cclyon 2 года назад +1

      @@McChrister lots of pictures.

    • @McChrister
      @McChrister 2 года назад +1

      @@cclyon Thank you so much for your prompt reply! I am going to order it right away…👍🏼 God Bless🙏🏼🍀👋🏼🇨🇦

  • @55billijay
    @55billijay 2 года назад +7

    After having watched your videos for some time now I have come to the conclusion you have the most amazing eyesight to be able to spot the items buried in the Thames mud. Love this channel, thanks

  • @johnlord8337
    @johnlord8337 2 года назад +73

    The pedestal item IS a candle holder with the corroded away metal pin that held the candle in place. The diameter size of the candle would have also been substantial. 1 1/2 - 2 inches vs modern skinny 1/2 - 3/4 inch candle diameters. So this candle holder would have had a very important role in household or office/man's cave/library/smoking room ... gentleman's club/drinking/smoking room lighting.
    With the suggestion of the bronzi-ness plating of the object, and the time-period of the worldwide King Tut (and all things Egyptian looking) fad, Egyptian bronze/brass motifs, would suggest that this candle holder is in the earliest of the 1900s-1920s/1930s.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +7

      Thank you!

    • @sharong8511
      @sharong8511 2 года назад +6

      @John Lord
      Do you think it could have been used with the wider end as the base? That way it would fit different sized candles. As it is it could be used as a holder for lighted incense sticks.

    • @johnlord8337
      @johnlord8337 2 года назад +6

      @@sharong8511 Depends on the artifact curator seeing if it was a double stand - and could be flipped over for small candles, then flipped over for bigger candles. Using it as an incense holder would then make it a religious object d'art and another need for a curator ID.
      Almost like what people have overlooked in many Gothic cathedrals. Notre Dame once held a massive copper-legged circular basin filled with sand that incense was put into. This is located in front of the actual circular maze where 4 copper leg positions still lie in situ. They cut the whole basin off and smelted it for other uses in the vast past, but then dealt with the copper leg posts, and beat them flat to the stone surface.

    • @deeyardo4850
      @deeyardo4850 2 года назад +1

      was it being held upside down?

  • @robertgregson2183
    @robertgregson2183 2 года назад +49

    The tube with holes is a tin flute or penny whistle but modern one of the larger versions I worked in a music shop and sold these in the late 90's love angel duck , great video once again

    • @tokenhillbilly3745
      @tokenhillbilly3745 2 года назад +9

      looked like part of a yard sprinkler to me

    • @kristianstipe
      @kristianstipe 2 года назад +3

      Too long and narrow.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +5

      Thanks Robert!

    • @noelani240
      @noelani240 2 года назад +2

      I was going to say flute too but wasn’t sure! Thank you . Would love to see it refurbished

    • @robertgregson2183
      @robertgregson2183 2 года назад +1

      @@nicolawhitemudlark it's the same golden colour as a flute

  • @vicenteyou7084
    @vicenteyou7084 2 года назад +123

    The wooden piece seems to be a fairlead .This piece is used to guide the mooring lines. Possibly it was on a working boat. Its robust but simple appearance makes me think so. It must be more than 100 years old because they are usually made reinforced with metal (bronze or lately steel or aluminium). Regards. Vincent.

    • @alangknowles
      @alangknowles 2 года назад +8

      Agree.

    • @juneyshu6197
      @juneyshu6197 2 года назад +6

      All I know of it is my ship models, and this is recognisable!

    • @philhawley1219
      @philhawley1219 2 года назад +7

      It is black, possibly lignum vitae.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +9

      Thank you very much Vincent. This is great news.

    • @stannousflouride683
      @stannousflouride683 2 года назад +2

      Yes, but you were looking at it upside down. The long part would be attached to the deck.

  • @karosparrow
    @karosparrow 2 года назад +34

    Hilarious...those crows (?) make great mudlarkers, overturning stones with their beaks. They don't need no steenking trowel. :) Lovely video of finds interspersed with nature scenes. Thank you, as always!!

    • @philhawley1219
      @philhawley1219 2 года назад +1

      Jackdaws.

    • @karosparrow
      @karosparrow 2 года назад

      @@philhawley1219 The very reason for the question mark. ☺️ Thank you!!

    • @whollyspokes3645
      @whollyspokes3645 2 года назад +2

      The crows learned that from the turnstones !

    • @peacem9907
      @peacem9907 2 года назад

      'We don't need no badges, I don't have to show you any 'steenking' badges' - from the film, yes? Love that line. Another great video Nicola. Thanks.

    • @whollyspokes3645
      @whollyspokes3645 2 года назад

      @@peacem9907
      Badges badges we dont need no stinking badge cissifided uncivilized i want to be a savage ! Julian cope

  • @scottmeeker9971
    @scottmeeker9971 2 года назад +27

    You are a treasure, Nicola. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @wendyjones3735
    @wendyjones3735 Год назад +2

    sitting here in Arizona watching you mudlarking...oh I wish I was with you. what a a fun hobby. I the Thames all salty water Nicola? love your site. keep well.

  • @Seahorse1414
    @Seahorse1414 2 года назад +12

    You are the real treasure of the Thames Nicola x

  • @timmydrake9125
    @timmydrake9125 18 дней назад

    Nicola. You are the treasure. Please. Keep sharing with us. I’m in N C and am up 3:00 in morning watching and listening to to your voice. Very soothing. Thank you

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 2 года назад +8

    When ever i see those opening shots of birds it reminds me of a scene in Monty Python and the holy grail when the king comes on the peasants toiling in the field and one calls out to the other “Dennis there is some lovely muck over here” i imagine the birds saying the same thing to each other…..thanks for the adventure!

  • @rebeccatapley3739
    @rebeccatapley3739 2 года назад +38

    The disk-shaped things you're holding up around 26:41 resemble brass/brass-plated base metal plate covers that are part of light fixtures I collect for assemblage, too - I've found them on lanterns, chandeliers, sconces, gasoliers, and even some early wall-mounting candle holders (those tend to be oval, though). The center hole is for hollow threaded rods made of the same metal - some are curved if the fixture is a sconce or some other vertical-hanging lantern type of thing, and some are straight if the fixture hangs down from a ceiling or horizontal surface such as a chandelier - that conceal either electrical wires or channeled flammable gas. IF there is some sort of fastener (often there isn't, for aesthetic purposes) it is a tiny screw or set of screws that go in parallel to the big center hole, through very small holes punched into the side rim. But most often the threaded rod and weight of the fixture holds the base plate to the wall/ceiling/lantern base. I imagine you find so many of them because lanterns must get lost over the side, or go down with a boat/ship, OR there were ruined light fixtures of all types that got swept into the Thames after WWII with bombed-out building remains. Hope this helps!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +2

      Thank you

    • @anthonys634
      @anthonys634 2 года назад +1

      I think they are belly dancing cymbals

    • @patstats1
      @patstats1 2 года назад

      Those lighting parts are referred to as check rings. I’m in agreement. That is what they are. Table lamps in particular had them to support the switch mechanism. Yes, the threaded pipe went through that hole and the wiring was snaked through it.

    • @michelegrady1142
      @michelegrady1142 2 года назад

      I was also on the same wavelength as Anthony and thinking cymbal, but the kind the mechanical monkey toy used to play!

  • @connie6545
    @connie6545 2 года назад +7

    I just had to smile when it was revealed that there was wax in the "candlestick". Who hasn't gone to a garage sale, only to find items used as a candle holder--tea cups, coffee mugs, candy dishes, etc.? It's very unique!

  • @AbuPaul
    @AbuPaul 2 года назад +9

    I usually watch your videos at home in Los Angeles but today I am in LONDON and I'm enjoying the city AND watching you from my hotel here. I love your videos! Keep up the good work :)

  • @janicewhite1113
    @janicewhite1113 2 года назад +29

    The vase (candlestick) is a weddingcake topper from the turn of the century I have a couple and I use them as candle sticks
    very often EPNS would have held fresh flowers! Lovely mudlark.

    • @katharinemichie2178
      @katharinemichie2178 2 года назад +6

      Yes! I had a small bunch of my father’s garden roses on top of my wedding cake in 1979. The vase was that shape, and it belonged to a great aunt who was married in about 1908

    • @cdd4248
      @cdd4248 2 года назад

      Thank you - so interesting!

  • @patwithers1448
    @patwithers1448 2 года назад +1

    Love from the old lady in Texas USA may God bless you always

  • @daveaauk
    @daveaauk 2 года назад +23

    Great upload. I am not a maritime expert but my guess regarding the wooden structure is that is a ships mooring point. There would be a few of these scattered evenly on each side of the deck, this is were the looped ropes from the port jetty's would be secured holding the ship in position when docked. The part on the right (held in your left hand) are curved so the heavy ropes could be dragged over to hook into the square part. These can take a lot of stress, perhaps this was torn off. Again, as I mentioned, I am not an expert, I am more than happy to be proved incorrect. It could be a perch for the captain's parrot for all I know :)

  • @catherinethompson2525
    @catherinethompson2525 2 года назад +1

    That's a lovely gesture to donate!!! There is so much
    Homeless everywhere take care!!

  • @wildlifeathome
    @wildlifeathome 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for such a lovely trip to the Thames. The animals are always a treat to watch even when they try to swallow a large slimy eel. I really appreciate your supporting people in need, the good will gestures will certainly bring you good luck in your searches. 140,000 subscribers are well deserved, seemingly much much more than any other mudlarker that I have seen. I've just made it to 100, and I love them all. I try to return all comments and hope to be able to show them all how much they are appreciated as you also do at the ends of your videos. I know I have told you before, but, as you were the first of now many mudlarkers, you began the inspiration to have my own channel where I could hopefully spread some more cheer and smiles around. Thank you Nicola, from my heart to yours.😊❤

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      Thank you and keep going with your channels. It will grow and do well ❤️

  • @robertcain4320
    @robertcain4320 2 года назад +2

    29:19 on Lipton Tea. My 107 year old English born mother (at the time of this writing still alive) drank LIpton tea HER entire life (at least as long as I knew her - WHICH IS STILL NOW) I grew up on Lipton, and when I moved out (joined the army) I discovered other teas in the world, and I came to the realization that Lipton tasted like dishwater to me after being exposed to TWININGS. It is like discovering German Beer, after thinking Pabst Blue Ribbon (Milwaukee) Ugh is the standard.

  • @joellenmeek658
    @joellenmeek658 2 года назад +29

    Those round things look like either parts from a tambourine or finger cymbals but what do I know? Love the history and the finds.

    • @OnkelPeters
      @OnkelPeters 2 года назад +3

      I agree. They'll make a great wind chime. :D

    • @SeventhEve
      @SeventhEve 2 года назад +2

      I think maybe a drip catcher for a candle? They're made of aluminum foil these days.

    • @timefoolery
      @timefoolery 2 года назад +1

      My guess was one of those things you put under chest legs so you can slide them across the floor. No idea otherwise. You could very well be right, but I would guess finger cymbals.

    • @ValerieDee123
      @ValerieDee123 2 года назад +1

      A rudder? I have no clue. A tin or penny whistle, most are finger cymbals.

    • @gumshoe2273
      @gumshoe2273 2 года назад +2

      Whatever it is, looks like it would make a great fish eye for one of Nicola's creations.

  • @epease100
    @epease100 2 года назад +1

    purchased the book and many Thanks!

  • @spencersatchfield9264
    @spencersatchfield9264 2 года назад +3

    I attended your lecture at the maritime museum. I really enjoyed it. I learnt so much you were superb. With added humour. Are you going
    To do any more. Thanks Spencer

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Spencer! So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for coming. Yes I will do more. I'll keep you posted. Nicola

  • @angiebechaz4648
    @angiebechaz4648 2 года назад +2

    I just purchased the book. I'm a big fan of mudlarking from Aus ☺️.

  • @fransalivar9815
    @fransalivar9815 2 года назад +3

    I always enjoy your post mud larking. You are so pleasant to listen to. I love treasure hunting.

  • @idigdaytona4478
    @idigdaytona4478 2 года назад

    The little duck looks right at home on the shelf behind you . !

  • @cynthiaswearingen1037
    @cynthiaswearingen1037 2 года назад +6

    Beautiful Victoria half penny and lovely Lipton bottle, Nicola. Congrats to the winner! Better than 33 pounds is amazing for charity, bless you for doing this!💖

  • @ManchesterMudlarks
    @ManchesterMudlarks 2 года назад +2

    great video nicola you alway do so well with your lovely finds, always nice to sit back with a cupper and go with you in the mud of the thames,

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Sarah! 😊 that's so kind of you to say. I hope you're well xxx

    • @ManchesterMudlarks
      @ManchesterMudlarks 2 года назад

      @@nicolawhitemudlark yes thanks all good here x

  • @guadalupeknippen528
    @guadalupeknippen528 2 года назад +8

    Nicola, another fantastic video. I love how you incorporate wildlife into your videos. Terrific finds this week. The candlestick is lovely and it is fun to imagine what it's past life was like. You are my number one mudlarker to follow. 🌻🐕🇺🇸

  • @sidneycat432
    @sidneycat432 2 года назад +2

    Thanks!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад

      Thank you very much. That is so kind of you and much appreciated. Nicola xx

  • @karenpelletier5707
    @karenpelletier5707 2 года назад +10

    Hi Nicola! Greetings and hugs from Oregon. The wood looks like a fairlead that the mooring line would run through. I thought when you pulled the tube with holes out that it was a penny whistle. Love the candle stick. Great find! Have a great week.
    .

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Karen!

    • @kriscook6013
      @kriscook6013 2 года назад +1

      I am from Oregon also. I wish we had places to mudlark here!

    • @cjcarver6290
      @cjcarver6290 2 года назад

      @@kriscook6013 I'm also from Oregon. I did some research, we're not even allowed to dig for finds.

  • @martinclemesha4794
    @martinclemesha4794 2 года назад +2

    Congrats on your TV appearance, was really surprised to see you. Well Done

  • @rsclark1948
    @rsclark1948 2 года назад +4

    Another Wonderful Video Buttercup !!!!!!

  • @janetf9076
    @janetf9076 2 года назад +1

    I always enjoy the birds, especially the swans😊

  • @allisonryder4781
    @allisonryder4781 2 года назад +6

    Thanks again for a great respite from the everyday! Always a fun adventure! I especially love the interactive fun of the coin count and the chance to win a book! Keep those types of things coming!

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 2 года назад +2

    What an odd assortment of finds! Congratulations to the winner of the book.

  • @ChristopherCirillo
    @ChristopherCirillo 2 года назад +6

    So many cool little finds! I wish I’d be in London for the Totally Thames Festival to come see your talks. Thanks for sharing your finds with us. Look forward to seeing what you’ll find next.

  • @janisaaci4823
    @janisaaci4823 2 года назад +1

    Thankyou Nicola for your videos. I also find your videos relaxing, and often watch before bed at night, Im amazed at age of some of your finds. Some are much older than my Country (Australia). Although Oz has First Nation history, the European artefacts are limited. I especially enjoy any convict treasures as my Ancestor was transported to Australia in 1830 and was a prisoner on the Hulks in the Thames, He received a 14 yr.. sentence for Receiving one small gold tailor's pin. He had many descendants, none of whom are criminals (that I know of anyway). Keep up the interesting videos. Love Jan.

  • @Badger13x
    @Badger13x 2 года назад +5

    Those nails are pretty amazing always something about copper or brass that draws the eye, heart and soul. Your nails are lovely Nicola as the saying goes you do scrub up well!!!!❤️

  • @TorchTaleMiniatures
    @TorchTaleMiniatures 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful as always, thank you Nicola🦢🦆☺️.

  • @tomlee812
    @tomlee812 2 года назад +5

    A really lovely episode. The round items remind me of the coverings for curtain tie back hooks.

  • @matthewfocke5360
    @matthewfocke5360 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing your lovely and mysterious finds, You have a great persona in your videos, Great job!

  • @Butwhy313
    @Butwhy313 2 года назад +8

    Round metal piece could be part of inner workings to an old bicycle bell. Just a possibility. Thanks Nicola for your great videos!!!

  • @trudyskonitzki6488
    @trudyskonitzki6488 2 года назад +1

    I love how you show the nature of birds and flowers. It would be neat to know the names of them as I am from Iowa. I love all your details that you add. Subtitles would be wonderful for us who are hard of hearing

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      I do have subtitles in most of my videos! Trying to get all of them done x

  • @aberling
    @aberling 2 года назад +3

    Greetings from Ohio, U.S.
    Those disks look like zills, but are more likely escutcheons.
    So fun! I’m so happy I’ve found your channel. I love your process, how you present it with the nature shots AND that you make assemblages.
    .

  • @kimbateman8633
    @kimbateman8633 2 года назад +2

    Another fab vid, funny you found a squahed ring cause Si finds found one as well. Also could not believe all that money added upto 33.73 and is going towards the homeless which is such a lovely jesture, look forward to the next vid

  • @justdustino1371
    @justdustino1371 2 года назад +8

    Great video! I like that Royal Marines button. That candle stick reminded me of the Holy Grail in Indiana Jones when you found it. I think it is older because it is one piece and well made, most modern decorative Indian made brass I see has tell tale modern screws. Homeless hang out near the restaurants up the road from here, sometimes I buy one a burger and fries or something. I think the wood piece is an oarlock from a small boat.👍😊🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @lynnjudkins9078
    @lynnjudkins9078 2 года назад +1

    Wow you found some great stuff love the candle stick

  • @peggyreid6836
    @peggyreid6836 2 года назад +6

    Hello Nicola, this was an amazing adventure. So many pieces to be identified. Greetings from North Carolina U.S.A.

  • @goldenstar172
    @goldenstar172 2 года назад +1

    Hi Nicola. The button with H.S Samuels on it was more than likely from H.S.Samuels the Jewelery shop in Woolwich. The last Site would have been in Powis St on the left as you entered from Greens End. So this button must have been at their old site in Hare St. I would imagine that it was from a Staff uniform. Keep up the good work.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад

      Thank you. Im not sure though. Why would a jeweller's have buttons like that? Im not convinced!

  • @ChrisSmith-ls7mb
    @ChrisSmith-ls7mb 2 года назад +4

    Hello Nicola
    Great video, loved the crows mudlarling. We just ordered Malcolm's book online. Good luck with the metal detecting with Sifi
    Take care Chris and Sandra of Canada.

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 2 года назад +1

    I enjoyed very much and i like your duck i enjoy your videos so much and i hope you have a great Week Nicola.

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler5440 2 года назад +7

    Absolutely love you Nicola, amazing finds, and love 💘 your idea for the money. Please keep bringing us these adventures, so much fun. Excellent as always, till next time.🍁🇨🇦🐘🌞

  • @conniem7341
    @conniem7341 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again for a relaxing fun adventure.

  • @amayakawaii
    @amayakawaii 2 года назад +13

    Guessing the wood artifact is a piece of the scuppers, the holes which allow water to flow off the deck.

  • @rhondakennedy3732
    @rhondakennedy3732 2 года назад +1

    Always look forward to visiting Thames with you

  • @woohoo5473
    @woohoo5473 2 года назад +8

    I think that the round metal disks are escutcheons, a flat piece of metal for protection and often ornamentation, around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.

  • @MICKEYISLOWD
    @MICKEYISLOWD 2 года назад +2

    Growing up in Cornwall must of been so wonderful. I went there once and then Newquay. Cornwall was like heaven to me because all I had seen was my grey industrial town in the north. I never even imagined a place so gorgeous existed. I want to go back there one day when things are easier. The money you found was way more than what I expected So kind to collect and give away:)

    • @mjh5437
      @mjh5437 2 года назад

      You must be joking,Newquay is a chav town full of drunken yobbos looking for fights all night!!

  • @Aco747lyte
    @Aco747lyte 2 года назад +23

    I love how friendly crows are, especially when we're on the beach or near you, Nicola! As for that 6-7inch brass artifact, I believe it to be a candle holder. That copper piece is a slider or a peg, maybe part of a mandolin. I suggest once you're home, warm the metal in hot water and wearing gloves, gently open it a little. That complete pipe was a super find! Also that piece of wood may have been part of a tiller used to steer a boat. All the best, Nicola - I think you are the treasure! 😊 *Hugs* Wendi 🌻 PS. Thank you for donating to some of the homeless people. 💛

  • @MsPippah
    @MsPippah 2 года назад

    The choice of recipients for the loot is SOOO apt! I gave you a little cheek rub on the screen when you said it! Bless you!! Xx

  • @carolinereisinger4070
    @carolinereisinger4070 2 года назад +3

    I love to live vicariously through you Nicki! I wish I could hunt with you on the Themes. What an absolute treasure that would be. Love, love, love watching your wouderful adventures!! Cheers!💮

  • @JP-tt3xq
    @JP-tt3xq 2 года назад +12

    Wedding cakes nowadays often have tiny figures of the bride and groom (bride and bride, groom and groom....), but traditionally they were topped by flowers in little silver, or more often silver plated posy vases in a very similar flute shape to the one in this video. I can remember them later in silver plastic. My mother kept hers, from her wedding in 1949, and used it for single roses from the garden. Could the Thames have washed away silver plating?

  • @donnamariebrown2478
    @donnamariebrown2478 2 года назад +1

    I always love your videos Nicola. The music that you played in your last one has become a fav of mine. I have to listen to it every day. Thanks.

  • @donHooligan
    @donHooligan 2 года назад +17

    nothing is old in USA.
    an "old" house here is 100 years old.
    i just learned that there is a family of soap makers in Syria that have been in the same building for 800 years.
    ...and yesterday i learned that there's a farming family in Ireland who have had cows in the same field for 1000+ years.

    • @lauriemccullam6327
      @lauriemccullam6327 2 года назад +10

      Well, actually, there are very very old things in America if one doesn’t discount the artifacts from Native American groups who lived (and still live) here for thousands of years.

  • @albav6043
    @albav6043 10 месяцев назад

    The metal disks would, perhaps, make wonderful windchimes strung together with other bits of drilled sea glass and driftwood hangers? We love watching you explore and share whilst waiting for Spring to turn here in Wisconsin (it snowed yesterday and expecting more today) at the end of March. Thank you keeping our curiosity at the ready! xx

  • @Cate7451
    @Cate7451 2 года назад +35

    The plate piece with the elephant is “Hannibal and elephants” made by Maestricht Societe Ceramique of Holland. Hannibal was a Carthusian general (North Africa) who fought the Roman Republic in 218 BC. By way of Spain he attacked Rome from the North taking elephants through a mountain pass in too cold weather ( not enough food to feed elephants). Rome in turn just nipped down and annihilated Carthage. Still talked about by Victorians. I guess those are spears not rifles that are being held.

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +4

      Thank you!

    • @yolnow4ever515
      @yolnow4ever515 2 года назад +5

      Thanks a lot! I was going to make a search of European or British invasion of an African country using elephants that they would use for their transport and attacks against their habitants. With whips or round projectiles thrown with a stick, like a catapult, from the one right above the trump. Like swing back, the one on top puts the projectile and up it flies in the front, hits a horse that falls and all the ones behind it!
      Well, that's just what I got to see about this amazing image... You put the words and names that are the truth of it, so thank you🙏😊
      Is it possible that it was on the old ship made with the piece of wood found around it? Like the little flower holder looking like a candle holder also found near by?
      Just curious! Thanks again!

    • @Cate7451
      @Cate7451 2 года назад +3

      @@yolnow4ever515 good thinking, no I’m not an expert so can’t help with that but Hannibal is considered one of the greatest generals ever. Interesting that it was put on a plate.

    • @kimquinn7728
      @kimquinn7728 Год назад

      The little gold mouse holiday ornament made me wonder if it was one of the mice from The Nutcracker ballet. Love, love, love you and your videos!❤

  • @UsualmikeTelevision
    @UsualmikeTelevision 2 года назад +1

    Hey Nicola, I would guess the metal things you find are brass castanets. Great video as always!

  • @IZ4Cats
    @IZ4Cats 2 года назад +3

    You are absolut amazing, Nicola! 🥰

  • @Leslie-wb8cb
    @Leslie-wb8cb 2 года назад +2

    WOW-- That's a great amount to donate! I can't believe you found it all piece by piece!

  • @grandee4383
    @grandee4383 2 года назад +11

    After 9 days in the hospital with pancreatitis, it was nice to get home to have a great mudlark to relax to. Once again Nicola you have delivered a wonderful video! I have always loved how you intersperse the wildlife throughout the video but I don’t think I’ve ever complimented you on that. Thrilled at the amount of coinage you will be able to donate! Take good care my friend I’ve yet to meet!! Love from DeeAnn🇺🇸

  • @lulumiller1104
    @lulumiller1104 2 года назад

    🇬🇧🦋candlestick maybe Ronnie Macintosh design at beginning of 19th century , definitely art nouveau period , I think the strip of metal with holes is a penny whistle , elephants might be Hannibal .. great finds , love seeing the birds 🦅 thank you Nicola x 🦋🇬🇧

  • @kurtstory9466
    @kurtstory9466 7 месяцев назад

    I have heard these copper nails were used to attach the copper sheeting used on the hulls of ships to protect against shipworm and other things. I believe the gold mouse is a Chinese Feng Shui/Zodiac ornament. Always enjoy your videos! 🙂

  • @solveiggustafsson1397
    @solveiggustafsson1397 2 года назад +4

    A really good haul of coins :) , but did you remove the safetypin ? =D . But please do continue on collecting the coins :)

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +2

      ha ha no i didnt and what I forgot to say was that I jammed the machine up!!

  • @cherylswanson275
    @cherylswanson275 2 года назад

    Yes I love those copper nails they're just beautiful.

  • @daver425
    @daver425 2 года назад +17

    The piece of wood looks like a fairlead. If it is, it would be mounted on the rail and a mooring line would lead through it to prevent the line from being chafed. A more modern bronze one: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlead#/media/File:Chaumard.JPG

  • @rogerdempsey7227
    @rogerdempsey7227 2 года назад

    First my condolences for the queen passing where going to miss her great personality 🇬🇧🖐🙏🛐👍.awesome fines today for you young lady stay blessed and see you again on the next episode 🏰

  • @reneerupert5830
    @reneerupert5830 2 года назад +18

    Was the clay pot and saucer part of a burial site?? Curious to know.

  • @terriatwell4041
    @terriatwell4041 2 года назад +1

    Lots of interesting bits. I love that you are giving the money directly to individuals.

  • @bonniebonkers4779
    @bonniebonkers4779 2 года назад +8

    I heard the Thames is lower than usual. Are you finding areas exposed that were previously unavailable? Love your channel. 👍❤😁

  • @eileenmcconnell738
    @eileenmcconnell738 2 года назад

    Another good day mudlarking. Truly enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing.

  • @GhastlyCretin
    @GhastlyCretin 2 года назад +8

    I know this annoyingly nitpicky but there was actually £37.86 in the Thames charity box. Those coin machines take a processing fee of 10% lol.
    Anyway, interesting finds yet again. Thanks for another relaxing Sunday upload!

    • @GhastlyCretin
      @GhastlyCretin 2 года назад +3

      @Nicky L True but my OCD won't let me ignore that the question was to guess the actual amount in the charity box. Not what is left after the coin star machine rips you off.
      I'll see myself out....

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      You are absolutely right - not nit picky. I should have taken that into consideration. I forgot that they take commission!!

    • @nicolawhitemudlark
      @nicolawhitemudlark  2 года назад +1

      @@GhastlyCretin yep you are right!

  • @emmy1954
    @emmy1954 2 года назад

    I love the crows doing a spot mudlarking at the beginning, my Nan had a candle holder very similar that.

  • @johnlord8337
    @johnlord8337 2 года назад +4

    Try to bring that ship's wood to an artifact museum for IDing - as well as a dendrochronologist in dating the wood piece to its appropriate historical context ...

  • @deborahbryant7530
    @deborahbryant7530 Год назад

    Candle holder looking item was a very nice find !!! That is a nice piece of wood off of a ship. The angel 😇 duck 🦆 & gold little bear 🐻 are special finds !!! ❤️🙂

  • @deloreslowndes762
    @deloreslowndes762 2 года назад +3

    I just watched Sci find somewhat the same thing and yes, he broke it.

  • @kimberlymolitor354
    @kimberlymolitor354 2 года назад

    Glad you saved the angel duck! The microphone was terrific! I am hearing impaired and I appreciate being able to hear you better in your home base!!

  • @ksbrook1430
    @ksbrook1430 2 года назад

    I so appreciate your sense of humor and cheerful spirit.

  • @raeannuria5691
    @raeannuria5691 2 года назад

    Thank You for another video! Your choice of music and your editing are flawless!! Take care!!

  • @dalemills7926
    @dalemills7926 2 года назад

    I'm glad I'm with you this evening , Nicola ..lol u are finding some seriously wonderful things 💖..what great finds my friend

  • @davidwamsley5749
    @davidwamsley5749 2 года назад +2

    Your new microphone is wonderful. I used to wait until your adventure was over then turn up the volume to hear you. Now no adjustments need be made. Well done, Nicola. Although I didn't win the book, I will purchase one soon. It looks fascinating. Again, thanks for a fun time on the foreshore with great finds. From the foothills of the Blueridge Mountains of Virginia, I bid you a great week ahead.

  • @moonuni
    @moonuni 2 года назад +1

    Good to see the crows turning the ground over.

  • @mirkatu3249
    @mirkatu3249 2 года назад

    The round, brass items @26:34 remind me of finger symbols, even though they don't look like they would make a pretty sound. And congrats to the winner of the book! :-)

  • @nicolestewart
    @nicolestewart 2 года назад

    The angel duck video held up in the sky was stunning. The sky looked amazing 🦆

  • @XavierRadić_NZL
    @XavierRadić_NZL 2 года назад +2

    Wow, love the 'Angel Duck' so rare even matches your nail colour. 💜 The miscellaneous item around 3:00 seems to be a Victorian, small, silver plated vase... perhaps fell in from a barge or some passing cabin. Keep up the good work Nicola and love from New Zealand. 💜💜

    • @meatavoreNana
      @meatavoreNana 2 года назад +1

      Yes, Kia Ora ,Nicola. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🌹

    • @XavierRadić_NZL
      @XavierRadić_NZL 2 года назад +1

      @@meatavoreNana 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Good luck, stay safe & well.

  • @robertballard8833
    @robertballard8833 2 года назад +1

    The sound in your studio has been just fine. I particularly like the warm comforting whirring sound of a fan or heater I hear sometime. Have fun with your new mic.

  • @gwilliammaggs
    @gwilliammaggs 2 года назад +4

    Thanks!