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A nice treenware ink sander from the Georgian / Federal period
Sanders (aka pounce pots) were an essential tool of …
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A nice treenware ink sander from the Georgian / Federal period
Sanders (aka pounce pots) were an essential tool of 18th and 19th century quill pen writing. They contained a fine powder (pounce) which was shaken on freshly penned papers to help blot and dry the ink
The pierced with top is deeply concave to facilitate collecting and recycling the used pounce
Super finely turned, thin walled and well elaborated with outstanding warm wood patina
Circa late 18th early 19th century, found in Maine, USA, could be American or Canadian
Measurements: Approximately 3" high x 2.5" widest diameter (across)
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 3ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original less
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