Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
An early 19th century lignum vitae pounce pot with a circular dished lid pierced with holes. It has a tapered body.
The pounce had two functions it was shaken onto some writing surfaces like parchment to make it smooth to write on and the other use was to dry ink prior to the introduction of blotting paper c1840. After sprinkling the pounce onto the surface excess pounce was poured back into the antique treen pots via the holes in the top, hence why the top is saucer shaped to retain the precious pounce.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Antique Treen Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot
