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Charming Antique English Brass Figural Sander / Pounce - Owl - Glass Eyes
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Charming Antique English Brass Figural Sander / Pounce - Owl - Glass Eyes

19th century
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A delightful desk-top figural pounce pot in the form of an Owl, beautifully executed with excellent detail. Dating to around 1880, these sanders would have been filled with a fine powder which was sprinkled over wet ink to hasten drying prior to the invention of blotting paper. The powder was prepared from substances such as finely ground salt, sand, or powdered soft minerals such as talc or soapstone.

The owl is lucky enough to have retained it's two amber coloured glass eyes, both without damage. The top of his head is pierced sympathetically with the feathers to dispense the fine powder. The head is of course removed to refill.

Excellent condition, measuring 3" tall.

Item ID: 33164

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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Description
A delightful desk-top figural pounce pot in the form of an Owl, beautifully executed with excellent detail.
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Dating to around 1880, these sanders would have been filled with a fine powder which was sprinkled over wet ink to hasten drying prior to the invention of blotting paper.
Puckerings

The powder was prepared from substances such as finely ground salt, sand, or powdered soft minerals such as talc or soapstone.

fig 1. Charming Antique English Brass Figural Sander / Pounce - Owl - Glass Eyes
fig 1. Charming Antique English Brass Figural Sander / Pounce - Owl - Glass Eyes

The owl is lucky enough to have retained it's two amber coloured glass eyes, both without damage. The top of his head is pierced sympathetically with the feathers to dispense the fine powder. The head is of course removed to refill.

Excellent condition, measuring 3" tall.

Item ID: 33164

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FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA117598
Dealers Internal Ref
33164
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