1839 A. Ure 582 The workman having..taken possession of the globe by its bottom or knobbed pole attached to his punty rod,..carries it to another circular opening, where he exposes it to the action of moderate flame.
1958 H. Comstock 285 Pontil mark, scar left on a completed vessel where it was snapped off the pontil or punty rod.
2005 15 Jan. e2/5 The final shaping..was done while the craftsman manipulated the punty rod to which the glass was attached.