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Fascinating objects: Mineral spar towers.
Made from crystals / minerals mined by Tin Miners in the north of England during the Victorian period, these towers together with shadow boxes / diorama’s were entered into competitions where the miners would contest against each other for prize exhibits
https://www.finch-and-co.co.uk/artwork-detail/812395/18676/a-rare-russian-mineral-spar-tower
https://www.finch-and-co.co.uk/artwork-detail/814145/18676/very-large-example-of-an-english-cumbrian
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