Stock ref: DS1507
Circa late 1950s / early 60s
Rare to the market and in excellent condition with Martin’s distinctive lizard carved to one facet of the napkin ring
Size: 5 (dia) x 4.5(h)
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Stock ref: DS1505
Circa 1960s
A superb example of the earlier made mouseman book trough which is adzed to the book rest back and base as well as the sides. More modern made examples are only adzed on the sides. Excellent waxed condition and colour with no stains or damage, a signature mouse carved facing down the left side.
Size: 45.5(w) x 20.5(d) x 20.5(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS1542
Circa late 1960s / 70s
A superb example of a wall hung oak panelled corner cabinet from Derek Slater from his earlier independent period when he carved a fish signature into his work. Solid oak throughout with a 6 panel door with adzing to all visible framework and panels including the top. Two inner fixed shelves with wonderful condition inside and out with no staining or damage to the exterior and presented in a waxed finish with a rich honey colour. Dereks signature fish is carved in relief to the lower front section of the door.Complete with key for the lock and original wall hanging fixings.
Offered for sale on behalf of the owner.
Size: 64(w) x 36.5(d) x 92.5(h)
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Stock ref: DS1514
Circa 1970s
An excellent bespoke made 4’6″ wide bookcase from the workshops of ex mouseman craftsman Colin Almack. Features adzed solid oak sides and top with two fixed shelves, the upper shelf commissioned to be angled 1 inch lower on the left side to allow a greater variety of book sizes to be stored on the shelves. The lower section allows books of 32cm, the middle from 21.5cm to 24cm, the upper section 24cm to 26.5cm. The rear back is oak veneered. Colin’s trademark beaver is incised to the lower front right.
Excellent condition with a rich colour, free from any staining.
Size: 136(w) x 29.5(d) x 96.5(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS1508
Circa 1970s
An excellent bespoke made 5’11” tall oak hall stand from the workshops of ex mouseman craftsman Colin Almack. Features adzed oak panels to the front and sides and 5 coat hooks with carved tudor rose ends. Below is a seat/shelf with storage cupboard and drawer. Excellent waxed condition and colour with no evidence of damage or repair.
Size: 61(w) x 30(d) x 180(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS1440
Circa 1950s/60s
A wonderful example of a glass fronted Sid Pollard Yorkshire oak framed fire screen with an inlaid wool tapestry of a country windmill scene, shaped wooden handle to the top and traditional visible pinned construction. The back panel is solid oak and has been recently fitted by our ex mouseman restorer to replace a deteriorating original back. Well constructed it is typically unmarked as he, almost uniquely amongst the Yorkshire craftsmen, didn’t mark his work, preferring to let his craftsmanship speak for itself.Excellent waxed condition and colour.
Size: 53(w) x 15.5(d) x 85(h)cm
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Stock ref:DS1518
Circa early 1960s
A superb example of a 3 tier oak serving trolley by ex mouseman craftsman Sid Pollard, known to have been made for his cousin and neighbour in Bagby. Of typical form with well carved corner posts ,standing on original castors, and presented in a wonderful waxed condition with a rich aged colour. Characteristically unmarked, he preferred to let his craftsmanship speak for itself.
Size: 70(w) x 40(d) x 84(h)
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DS1519
1999
An excellent oak 4 drawer chest handcrafted by ex mouseman craftsman Graham ‘Swanman’ Duncalf at his Bagby, Thirsk workshop and home. Traditional adzing to the front frame and drawers, wrought iron handles and fully oak panelled sides and back. The 3 upper drawers 15cm height, the bottom drawer larger at 17.5cm. Lovely colour and completely stain free, just slight evidence of a minor knock in the past to the upper drawer front.Graham’s trademark swan is carved to the lower side rail.
Known to have been made in 1999 for a Bagby resident, a cousin of Sid Pollard’s.
Size: 61.5(w) x 51.5(d) x 90(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS1344
Circa 1980s
Superb ‘Kingfisher’ carved Yorkshire oak cow stool. The octagonal top features a Yorkshire rose carved centrally, typical exposed and wedged leg joints through the seat and scalloped lower edge. The three curved legs are extensively adzed
and a kingfisher is carved in high relief to one leg. Lovely honey colour, free from any stains or damage.
The identity of this carver remains uncertain, often incorrectly attributed to the former Thompson’s master carver Stan Dodd’s who carved a very similar Woodpecker on personal work, however it is thought most likely to be the work of Herbert Bird
of York, although little is known about him. If anyone can confirm his identity or has any information about Herbert we would be delighted to hear form them.
Size: 26.5(seat dia) x 34(h)cm. Max leg width 33cm.
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Stock ref: DS1461
Circa 1940s/50s
An excellent and characterful lightly used example of an early made ashtray from Robert Thompson’s with a larger diameter bowl, smaller cigarette cut-outs and canted corners. Large finely carved mouse and a darker fumed nutty brown colour.
Size: 10(w) x 7(d) x 4.3(h) cm
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Stock ref: DS1480
Circa 1960s
An excellent unused example of the no longer made Robert Mouseman Thompson ashtray. Medium honey colour free from any staining or damage.
Size: 10(w) x 7(d) x 3.5(h)cm
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Stock ref: DS1517
1994
A classic oak rocking chair in exceptional condition from the Kilburn workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson. Two lattice carved panels to the rear with arms supported by carved oictagonal front legs, a trademark mouse carved in high relief to one. Original but more modern stain resistant butterscotch cow hide seat secured with antiqued brass upholstery studding and original fire safety compliance label to the underside dated 15/8/94.
Presented in superb condition free from any staining or damage in a medium fumed rich honey colour.
98(h)cm at rest.
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