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Antique Early Treen 18thc Large Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot with Attractive Figuring. English C1780-90.
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Antique Early Treen 18thc Large Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot with Attractive Figuring. English C1780-90.

18th century
Sold 6 March 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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One of the best early lignum vitae pounce pots I have bought...it is of a good size 4.3" inches (10.8cms) and has attractive figuring to the main body....the pounce pot does not unscrew as the top is wide enough to pour the used pounce back into the pot...it has gained a very good colour and it is in very good condition with just one historical crack, that was filled many years ago professionally...a real compliment to any collection.

English. C1780-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.8cm (4.25")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127788
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8166
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Description
One of the best early lignum vitae pounce pots I have bought...it is of a good size 4.3" inches (10.8cms) and has attractive figuring to the main body....the pounce pot does not unscrew as the top is wide enough to pour the used pounce back into the pot...
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it has gained a very good colour and it is in very good condition with just one historical crack, that was filled many years ago professionally.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..a real compliment to any collection.

English. C1780-90.

Height
10.8cm (4.25")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
10.2cm (4.02")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127788
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8166
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Treen 18thc Large Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot with Attractive Figuring. English C1780-90.

Archive II A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain. View II
Archive III A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain. View III
Archive IV A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain. View IV
Archive V A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Bedfordshire
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wwwmarkseabrookcom
Verified Since Apr 2020
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A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain.
Antique Early Treen 18thc Large Lignum Vitae Pounce Pot With Attractive Figuring. English C1780-90.
Ref: SA1127788
A turned dark brown lignum vitae pounce pot with a flared top and patterned wood grain.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLignum Vitae
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood, Flared rim, Visible wood grain
  • SizeH 10.8 cm (4 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 10.2 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A pounce pot is a small desktop container used in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries to sprinkle resin powder over freshly inked parchment or paper to blot ink and create a smooth writing surface.

Pounce pots were commonly crafted from turned wood such as lignum vitae or fruitwood, as well as silver, pewter, ceramics, and brass.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit tool marks consistent with pole lathe turning, dense natural weight, uniform ageing, and a characteristic patina developed from centuries of handling.

Place it on a traditional writing desk, open shelving, or a side table as a tactile sculptural object that adds historical depth to a room.

Keep wooden treen out of direct sunlight and away from rapid humidity fluctuations, occasionally treating the surface with neutral microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish.
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