#1 Amber Glass Marble. Found Under Dirt Just Outside My Basement Door. Was Gardening, Found It Sitting Right In Front Of Me After A Good Rain
#2 When My Dad Passed Away Recently, I Found These Things. They Belonged To His Older Sister That Passed Away At The Age Of 16 In 1940. I’ll Show You Guys More Later If You’d Like
#3 My Electricity Was Out Yesterday So I Decided To Pull Out A Book To Read To Save My Phone Battery
Hiding items in the walls of a house may seem bonkers, but it's actually a practice that has a long history behind it. As Joseph Heathcott, an architectural historian and urbanist who teaches at the New School in New York, explained to the New York Times, this practice is called 'immurement'.
It's an ancient practice that stretches across many different cultures and civilizations. "The history of Freemasonry traces its origins to the rituals of concealment by masons, sealing up secrets in their buildings," he explained. Take the artifacts Egyptian Pharaohs entombed in pyramids, or ritual objects in the walls of Roman villas.
#4 I Pass By This Old Mailbox Every Day
I noticed an old letter inside, as you can see in picture #2. I looked at the postmark date, and it said July 7, 1903! Due to age and moisture, the addressee on the envelope was not readable, so I opened up the envelope hoping to find some local history and a good story I could share with you. Here is what the letter inside said. “We have been trying to reach you about your vehicle’s extended warranty.”
#5 Another Shed Find: 1934 Wm A. Rogers "Malibu" Design, Silver-Plated, Slotted Pie Server
#6 Long Time Member First Time Poster. I'm Excited To Finally Have Something To Post
Granted, immurement also meant burying a person alive, sometimes as a form of t*****e and punishment. However, sometimes it was performed on purpose or for ascetic reasons, with people even volunteering to be buried alive.
In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins were immured if they broke their chastity vows as form of punishment. In 1660, Indian prince Shah Shuja and his family were "closely confined in their apartments" and left to pass away from hunger.
#7 My Boyfriend Found This A While Ago And It’s Been Sitting In His Closet For Years, We Thought It Was An Old Mirror
Turns out it’s a Victorian era daguerreotype
#8 I Pulled This Old Frame Out Of The Trash And When I Turned It Around Saw This - Andrew Whyeth Print Of Marsh Hawk, Signed
#9 While Moving Your Couch I Put A Golf Ball Size Pole In Our Hallway Wall
In Mongolia, people used immurement to bury their Khan. According to the traveler Ibn Battuta, "a large sepulcher was dug for him under the earth, in which a most beautiful couch was spread, and the Khan was with his weapons laid upon it. With him they placed all the gold and silver vessels he had in his house, together with four female slaves, and six of his favorite Mamluks, with a few vessels of drink."
#10 I Always Wondered Where My Drill Went, 25 Years Ago, So Happens The Contractor That Built Our Front Porch Took It Upon Himself To Borrow It From My Garage And Not Return It. I Can Finally Sleep Now
#11 When The Walls Consists Of Things
#12 Anyone Good With Antiques, Typewriters Specifically, On Here?
It's filthy, but it looks like it's just dusty, not rusty. I think it's amazing, but how do I go about cleaning it so that I can get it appraised ? I wonder what year it is, I looked it up, it looks like the 1920's possibly. I can't find a serial number yet, just the patent number. This s****r is HEAVY and filthy. Looks like I have a project on my hands, so fun !! But I need some advice on how to go about cleaning it.
But enough of this nightmare fuel—let's explore some of the things these people found in their houses, shall we?
First off, the physical Playboy Mansion key that one person found in their home. Did these really exist? Yes, up until 1966 Playboy made metal keys shaped like a rabbit head. Apparently, they're worth a pretty penny too, since you can buy them. Some are worth $690, while others are worth a mere $115.
#13 Found These Things At The Flea Market!
It dates possibly anywhere from the 1800s to 1970s. The seller said they bought storage that wasnt paid after a woman passed away and it wasnt paid, her son refused to talk with anyone and they were informed he was a paranoid c*******d- which is normal for this area.
So Im trying for other family members. Anything would help!
Update: The great great grandaughter of the owner to those photos was found! She was incredibly gracious and said she never knew they existed. They are calling a family meeting and gonna try to find out more! Wild she lived 9 minutes away
She took my name and number too in case they need more info
#15 Was Cleaning Out My Neighbors House And We Noticed His Medicine Cabinet Was Loose And Pulled It Out
In the 60s, the keys became keycards. They had the name of the member of the club on them and granted access to all Playboy clubs. All you had to do was present the key to the Door Bunny and you would be let inside. For some, owning the key was merely a status symbol. Only 21% of the key holders ever went to a club.
#17 Hello Guys, Can Anyone Help Me Know If This Pocket Watch Has Any Value Today?
#18 Not Found In A Wall But Found Elsewhere. Anyone Know Any Info On The Serial Number On Back? I Know It’s A Pb Key, Just Looking For More Info
Another person found a curious face jug at a hoarder's house. Historians call them 'face vessels'. According to the Smithsonian Institute, they originated in the South and were made by black slaves who worked as potters in the Edgefield District of South Carolina.
#19 This Was Just Found In Between Two Walls At 72nd And Second Avenue When They Tore A Building Down
#20 I Found This On The Curb. I Has A Signature But I Can't Find Anything With The First Name Just The Last Name
