18th early 19thc Pounce pot in ebony and bone, excellent original condition. No cracks or repairs. Measures 3 inches high by 2 3/4 inches wide. Pounce pots are small containers with perforations at the top that were used to store pounce, a fine powder made from crushed bones, pumice, gum sandarac resin, sandstone, or talc. Pounce was sprinkled on parchment or ink to help it dry and to prepare paper for writing. Pounce pots are also known as sanders. The Pounce was gently sprinkled all over the writing on the paper. When using a quill or a steel nib, and with inks that are made up to match those typically in use during the 18th and 19th centuries, and provided the pen has been used with the fine strokes typical of handwriting of that period, the handwriting will be sufficiently dry within 10 seconds to allow the paper to be folded without blotting. Gently vibrating the paper whilst the pounce or sand is on it ensures that little or no pounce or sand sticks to the handwriting and excess sand or pounce is shaken off before folding the paper.
English sterling patch or snuff box with engraved exterior and gold vermeil interior. Never monogrammed. Birmingham 1880-1901. Measures 2 and one eighth inches long by 1.5 inches wide.
Early American wrought iron candle stand. Eighteenth century. Adjustable candle cone with heart finial and twist shaft on three penny feet. Measures 22.5 inches high and 8.5 to 9 inches across each base angle.
Antique 19th century cast iron fox terrier door stop in original paint. Wonderful patina. Excellent untouched condition. Measures 7" long x 4.5" wide x 8.5" high.
Pair of carved walnut belle epoch figural plant pedestals circa 1890. Mounted on platform bases with raised cast brass paw feet. Very good condition. Well-defined carving. Each measures 34" high by 12" in diameter, and 13.5" square at the base including the feet.