Tavern pipe remnants are a rare but exciting find. Dating back as far as the 17th century, the tips of tavern pipes were broken off and discarded for sanitary purposes.

According to documents in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA a German ship carrying porcelain dolls wrecked off shore in 1870. In very rare instances, remnants of these never-played-with dolls can be found.

Occasionally buttons have survived in the waters. Many of the older variety were made of animal bone.

Many bottles can be found in the harbor with some digging in the mud. I once unearthed a 3 quart bean crock, preserved in perfect condition. Email me at jewelry@resurrectedvestiges.com with stories of your finds!