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Interior of a Gold Quartz Crushing Battery
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Interior of a Gold Quartz Crushing Battery
Interior of a factory in the Thames gold-fields, New Zealand, where the process extracts gold from quartz
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1875 Battery Crushing Extracts Fields Gold Fields Process Quartz Zealand Gold Field
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the interior of a Gold Quartz Crushing Battery in the Thames gold-fields of New Zealand. Dating back to 1875, this historical image provides a glimpse into the process of extracting gold from quartz within the factory walls. The intricate machinery and tools used in this process are on full display, showcasing the ingenuity and hard work that went into mining for precious metals during this time period.
The dimly lit interior of the factory adds an air of mystery to the scene, with shafts of light streaming through small windows onto dusty surfaces. The worn wooden floors and heavy metal equipment speak to a bygone era when manual labor was at the heart of industrial processes like gold extraction.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we can almost hear the clanging of metal against rock and feel the vibrations as quartz is crushed to reveal its hidden treasures. It's a reminder of the perseverance and determination required to extract valuable resources from deep within the earth.
This print serves as a poignant reminder of New Zealand's rich mining heritage and offers us a window into a world where sweat, grit, and innovation combined to unlock wealth from seemingly ordinary rocks.
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