Stock ref: DS1424

Circa 1960s

A superb example of a refectory style coffee table from the workshops of Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson in Kilburn. The single plank top is supported on two octagonally carved baluster legs with a beautifully detailed mouse carved to one,  leading to sledge feet and joined by a central stretcher. Rich aged medium oak colour and free from any stains, damage orevidence of  repair. Locally owned from new.

Size: 91.5(w) x 36.5(d) x 45(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1457

Circa 1960s/70s

An unusual  and very rare to the domestic market pair of 10 3/4″ solid oak Robert Mouseman Thompson collection plates of shallow dished form with rolled and carved upper edges and original lined centres. Trademark carved mice are incised to the base of each plate. Wonderful original condition each formed from a single block of quarter sawn oak and displaying the distinctive medullary ray graining only found on these  prized cuts of oak.

Saved from being consigned to a rubbish skip, these two plates have come to market following the recent closure  and disposal of all the remaining assets of Malsis School. The prep school in Cross Hills, near Skipton, closed its doors for the final time  at the end of the Autumn term in December 2014 after the failure of a proposed merger with Giggleswick School. The main school building was a Grade II listed former country house situated within a 32 acre estate, converted into the school in 1920. It’s thought these plates were for use in the school’s chapel and assembly hall. If any former pupils recall the plates and have any further details we would be delighted to hear from them.

Both plates present in excellent condition and honey colour with some  expected minor fraying and fading to the original green linings, entirely commensurate with their age and normal usage.  One plate has a very minor hairline along the grain, shown in the image gallery below.

Size: 27.5(dia) x 3.7(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1443

Circa late 1990s

An excellent example of a modern made Mouseman book trough from the workshops of Robert Thompson with a wonderful depth of colour, particularly fine quarter sawn graining and age typical adzing to the side panels. Purchased directly from Gavin Kirkbride, a Mouseman craftsman from 1993 to 2007 and in his personal ownership ever since he made it himself whilst working there. Gavin went on to establish Lily Furniture, his own bespoke oak furniture business in 2007 locally in Northallerton and we now regularly work together on various projects, with Gavin being our main technical advisor and restorer when any repair work is required. I’m sure Gavin will be willing to confirm the provenance on this piece to any purchaser.

(See also the ex-display Lily Furniture Occasional Coffee Table being sold for Gavin, stock ref: DS1456)

Size:45.5(w) x (20.8)d x 20.5(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1445

Circa 1940s/early 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: DS1421

Circa 1970s/80s

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 7.5(d) x 3.5(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1422

Circa 1960s

An excellent uunused  and darker fumed example of the no longer made Robert Mouseman Thompson ashtray with a larger bowl diameter than more recently made ashtrays. Wonderfully carved mouse, rich brown colour.

Size: 10(w) x 7.5(d) x 4.29h)

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Stock ref: DS1455

Circa late 1960s

No longer made  these bowls where originally made by Robert Thompson’s  for tapping the ash out of smokers pipes.  They have now been replaced by the 6″ nut bowl, which is the same size except for the raised centre,  and are  rare to the market especially when  in pristine unused condition. Adzed to the outer side with a nicely detailed mouse carved to the exterior.  Superb unused condition and a warm honey colour. In the same family ownership from new as the fruitbowl (DS1454)

Being sold on commission for the local Darlington owner.

Size: 15(dia) x 3.5(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1450

Circa 1960s

An excellent characterful and richly coloured Mouseman calf stool from  the workshops of Robert Thompson’s. Traditional kidney shaped and subtly adzed seat supported by three octagonally carved legs which are wedge jointed through the  top of the seat. The seat is in a lovely stain free condition with just a few minor indentations in the wood, commensurate with normal usage and features the more curved and rounded  edge associated with earlier made pieces. The leg joints are tight, there is just an old minor wood split to one leg which looks to have occurred when the wedge has been inserted into the leg joint on the top. A particularly well carved mouse is carved prominently to the front facing edge. 

Size: 30.5(w) x 30.5(d) x 35.5(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1454

Circa late 1960s

A superb example of a Robert Thompson Mouseman Fruitbowl with excellent rich colour and figuring in the bowl. Adzed and tooled with a particularly  large and finely executed mouse carved centrally in the bowl. Unused as a fruitbowl it is in pristine condition and in the same family ownership from new.

Being sold on behalf of the local Darlington owners.

Size: 29(dia) x 6(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1451

Circa 1960s

A superb and richly coloured 10″ table lamp from the workshop of  Robert Mouseman Thompson of typical form, the octagonally carved stem leading down to carved leaf forms and a square base. A lovely detailed mouse is carved in high relief to the stem. The original bakelite bulb fitting and old wiring has been replaced with a brand new antiqued brass fitting, 3 metres of new 3 core  braided period style wiring and new plug. Protective baize lining to the underside. The shade is  good and available free if a purchaser would like it.

From the same original ownership and of the same age as the burr oak table lighter ( DS1449) and calf stool (DS1450).

Size: 10(w) x 10(d) x 25.5(h) cm excluding fittings.

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