S/2499 Antique Treen 19th Century Kingwood Pounce Pot

A fine kingwood pounce pot in both heart and sap wood. 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 has a lovely rich colour and patination.

Sold 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) High
3½ in. (9 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1840