Correct spelling for the English word "Pontee" is [pˈɒntiː], [pˈɒntiː], [p_ˈɒ_n_t_iː] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
In glass-works, the iron rod with which a portion of the liquid glass is gathered up and taken out of the glass-pot- also written pontil, puntel, and punty.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.