Location
Island General (Lot 5)
Discovered
Season 12, Episode 9
Date Range
1700 AD – 1750 AD
Category
Button
Era
Colonial
About This Button
A significant gilded gold button with a floral pattern, discovered near the Lot 5 excavation site. Analyzed by Emma Culligan, the 18th-century artifact shows high phosphorus levels, suggesting it belonged to a British military officer or a gentleman of high status.
Historical Context
The Curse of Oak Island
Where It Was Found
Found at Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
