Antique porcelain sander and blotter for writing desk
Antique porcelain sander and blotter for writing desk
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Porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk
An essential piece in the history of writing
The porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk is a historical set designed for an essential function before the advent of modern ink: absorbing excess fresh ink on paper using fine sand or blotting powder, ensuring clean, precise, and elegant writing.
This porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk represents the essence of classical writing, when every letter, document, or signature was a solemn and careful act. Its presence on a desk conveyed culture, order, and distinction.
Original function and traditional use
The porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk was used by sprinkling absorbent sand over freshly applied ink, preventing smudges and accelerating drying. Afterward, the excess was gently removed.
Today, it is a decorative and functional piece perfect for those who appreciate authentic antiques and the charm of traditional writing.
This porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk is crafted from high-quality glazed porcelain, with a glossy white finish and delicate gold details visible on edges and decorative bands, as seen in the images.
Key technical features:
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Vitrified glazed porcelain, durable and of high purity
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Regular and symmetrical perforations on the top of the pounce pot, designed for uniform dispensing
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Wide circular openings on the blotter to facilitate loading and removing sand
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Sober and elegant decoration, with gold lines that enhance its classic value
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Wide and stable base, designed for continuous use on a desk
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Handcrafted production, with small irregularities that certify its authenticity
Dimensions:
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Pounce pot: 8 x 8 x H7 cm
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Blotter: 8 x 8 x H6.5 cm
Each piece retains signs of the passage of time consistent with its age, reinforcing its original, unique, and limited character.
Historical and decorative value
The porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk is not just a functional object, it is a testimony of an era, a piece that connects directly with the history of handwritten correspondence, classic offices, and private libraries.
It is ideal for:
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Collectors of antique writing desk objects
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Decorating classic or vintage desks
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Historical settings, notary offices, or libraries
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Exclusive and meaningful gifts
As they would say in Portugal: uma peça rara que transmite elegância, tradição e história.
A unique opportunity
This porcelain pounce pot and blotter for a writing desk is a unique piece, of limited availability, difficult to find today in this state of preservation. This is not a reproduction, but an authentic set, with soul and presence.
