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Delightful Victorian Silver Pounce Pot by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1886
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Delightful Victorian Silver Pounce Pot by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1886

19th century
Sold 31 December 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Delightful Victorian Silver Pounce Pot by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1886” found a buyer.

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Description

This decorative Victorian solid silver pounce pot* * Pounce pots were used to hold a fine powder that was sprinkled over wet ink to hasten drying prior to the invention of blotting paper.

Hallmarks:

JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.

Sheffield Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "T" for 1886.

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 7.5 cm - 3 inches.

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Weight: 39.5g / 1.4 oz.

Condition:

Good condition, no dings or dents.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pounce Pot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182070
Dealers Internal Reference
NOVE67
Description
This decorative Victorian solid silver pounce pot* * Pounce pots were used to hold a fine powder that was sprinkled over wet ink to hasten drying prior to the invention of blotting paper.

Hallmarks:

JD over WD for James Deakin & Sons.

fig 1. An ornate Victorian sterling silver pounce pot featuring repousse floral motifs and a pierced screw-on dome lid.
fig 1. Delightful Victorian Silver Pounce Pot by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1886

Sheffield Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "T" for 1886.

Dimensions & Weight:

Height: 7.5 cm - 3 inches.

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Weight: 39.5g / 1.4 oz.

Condition:

Good condition, no dings or dents.

fig 2. An ornate Victorian sterling silver pounce pot featuring repousse floral motifs and a pierced screw-on dome lid.
fig 2. Delightful Victorian Silver Pounce Pot by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1886

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Pounce Pot to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182070
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE67
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver pounce pot featuring repousse floral motifs and a pierced screw-on dome lid.
DELIGHTFUL VICTORIAN SILVER POUNCE POT BY JAMES DEAKIN & SONS, SHEFFIELD 1886
Ref: SA1182070
An ornate Victorian sterling silver pounce pot featuring repousse floral motifs and a pierced screw-on dome lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse floral scrolls, Pierced dome lid, Fluted body, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 7.5 cm (3 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A pounce pot is a small shaker historically used in writing to sprinkle powdered resin, gum sandarac, or cuttlefish bone onto rough parchment or paper. This process smoothed the writing surface and prevented ink from feathering or bleeding.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as repousse, chasing, stamping, and piercing for the shaker lid perforations.

Authenticity is determined by examining official British hallmarks stamped onto the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark for sterling silver, a town mark indicating the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

This type of antique can be styled on an executive desk, within a glass display cabinet, or incorporated into a curated bookshelf vignette to add metallic texture and historical interest.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a specialist non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip away the desirable historical patina.
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