AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY MINERAL SPAR SHADOW BOX, PROBABLY CUMBRIAN, CIRCA 1890 in a silvered wood and glazed display case of arched form, on a rectangular plinth, 50cm high x 41cm wide These were typically made by Tin Miners in the North of England during the Victorian period, using found crystals & minerals. Entered into competitions, prizes would be awarded for the best exhibits. A private collection of these was sold by Lord McAlpine in the 1990’s (West Green House) but few have come to market since.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY MINERAL SPAR SHADOW BOX, PROBABLY CUMBRIAN, CIRCA 1890 in a silvered wood and glazed display case of arched form, on a rectangular plinth, 50cm high x 41cm wide These were typically made by Tin Miners in the North of England during the Victorian period, using found crystals & minerals. Entered into competitions, prizes would be awarded for the best exhibits. A private collection of these was sold by Lord McAlpine in the 1990’s (West Green House) but few have come to market since.
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