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A circular ebonised fruitwood pounce pot of traditional design in two sections, having a screw thread on a small stepped base. Early pounce was made of powdered cuttlefish or pumice and was mixed with sandarach resin.
Later it was made of powdered sandarach, which was sprinkled onto the paper and the resin was rubbed in to prevent it from spreading. It was used instead of blotting paper, which had not yet been invented. After use it was returned via the bowl and put back into the pounce pot for future use. The whole retains a patination.
English Circa 1880
Dimensions
3¼ in. (8.5 cm.) High 3½ in. (9 cm.) DiameterStock number
S/3081The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
