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Antique Early Victorian Silver Pounce Pot
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Antique Early Victorian Silver Pounce Pot

19th century
Sold 7 March 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a very elegant example of a solid sterling silver pounce pot, dating from the beginning of the Victoria era.

It is clearly hallmarked for London 1840, with the maker's mark for Charles Fox II. The engraved decoration incorporates a cartouche which features a rather worn family crest. The pull off lid fits tightly and the gilding inside is in excellent condition. The pot stands on a circular pedestal base.

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Diameter: 3.5cm

Weight: 58g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Pounce Pot to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA932287
Dealers Internal Reference
C679
Description
This is a very elegant example of a solid sterling silver pounce pot, dating from the beginning of the Victoria era.

It is clearly hallmarked for London 1840, with the maker's mark for Charles Fox II. The engraved decoration incorporates a cartouche which features a rather worn family crest. The pull off lid fits tightly and the gilding inside is in excellent condition. The pot stands on a circular pedestal base.

fig 1. An ornate antique silver pounce pot featuring a pierced lid and footed base.
fig 1. Antique Early Victorian Silver Pounce Pot

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Diameter: 3.5cm

Weight: 58g.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Antique Silver Pounce Pot to the Victorian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA932287
Dealers Internal Ref
C679
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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An ornate antique silver pounce pot featuring a pierced lid and footed base.
Antique early Victorian Silver Pounce Pot
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An ornate antique silver pounce pot featuring a pierced lid and footed base.
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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
  • MotifsPierced lid, Pedestal foot, Repousse scrolls
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

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A pounce pot was used in historical writing to sprinkle fine powderoriginally powdered cuttlefish bone or sandover freshly written ink to absorb excess moisture and create a smooth surface for further writing.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as casting, piercing for the shaker lid, and hand-chasing or engraving for decorative surface patterns.

Authentication relies heavily on inspecting hallmarks for assay office stamps, date letters, and makers marks, alongside evaluating the natural wear patterns, construction seams, and weight of the silver.

It can be displayed thoughtfully on a home office desk, a bookshelf, or a mantelpiece, integrating historical character and metallic texture into contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires storing items in a stable environment away from high humidity, handling them with soft cloths to avoid oils, and using specialized silver polish sparingly only when necessary to prevent wear to fine details.
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