Oak Island artifact collection
Artifact Modern

Cast iron stove (starburst design)

XRF (manganese content) indicates 1800s manufacture; Season 12 lab analysis.

Cast iron stove (starburst design) — Modern Artifact found at Shoreline, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: XRF (manganese content) indicates 1800s manufacture; Season 12 lab analysis.
Cast iron stove (starburst design) — XRF (manganese content) indicates 1800s manufacture; Season 12 lab analysis.
Location Shoreline
Discovered Season 12, Episode 6 (2024)
Date Range 1800 AD – 1899 AD
Category Artifact
Era Modern

About This Artifact

Old cast iron stove bearing a starburst design similar to a medieval button found in a previous season. Found by metal detectors along the shoreline.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 12 Episode 6

Where It Was Found

Found at Shoreline.

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