Stock ref: DS1383

Circa early 1970s

A superb bespoke made 5’7″(l) x 3’6″(w) solid english oak oval dining table complete with five leather seated dining chairs and one carver armchair, made by ex mouseman craftsman Don ‘Foxman’ Craven who made furniture in Aldborough, Nr Boroughbridge in the 60s and into the mid/late 70s, each piece carved with a distinctive bushy tailed seated fox. Following Don’s retirement Malcolm Pipes later adopted the fox, all his work featuring a foxes face.

Lovingly cherished from new the adzed table features highly unusual and expensive to make twin cruciform legs joined by  a stretcher. Most unusually foxes are carved to both end of the table legs. The condition of the adzed top is superb, testiment to careful ownership and the use of a table protector when not in use (which is also avilable to the new owners). The chairs are all solid and the original owners advise that the seat pads were re-leathered approximately 15 years ago, all remain in super condition with just very light usgae scuffs to the leather.

Sizes: Table 170(l) x 106(d) x 73(h)cm,
          Dining Chairs 43.5(w) x 42(d) x 89(h)cm
          Carver Chair 57(w) x 47(d) x 89(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1380

Circa 1950s / early 60s

Offered for sale on behalf of a client this Smokers Chair from Robert Thompson offers the opportunity to acquire a sought after earlier adzed all over version of this popular and comfortable chair at a competitive price compared to the new price, and
later made models, which are not adzed and have longer legs which raise the seat and overall height. The framework presents in a good solid condition with  a lovely naturally aged colour, and with some labour and effort to clean and re-wax  the
woodwork will look stunning. I’ll be happy to discuss and quote purchasers for this if required. The leather seat back is usable but has clearly seen better days and would ideally be better replaced, together with the missing seat cushion. This would
cost £ 820 inclusive of VAT at Robert Thompson’s. A double faced leather / corded fabric cushion is included in the sale so the chair is usable immediately by purchasers if they wish to defer replacing the leather.

Size: 63.5(w) x 80(d) x 102(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1354

Circa 1930s/40s

An exceptional example of the sought after early Robert Mouseman Thompson Fruitbowl. Adzed and tooled to the interior and exterior of the bowl with no noticeable fruit acid staining to the inner bowl, no  breakages or evidence of repair. A good well
defined mouse is carved in high relief to the exterior of the bowl. Excellent rich chestnut brown colour.

Size: 24 (dia) x 6.5(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1374

1951

A superb  example of the rare and sought after characterful burr oak dished top stool by Robert Mouseman Thompson. Excellent condition with no losses, loose joints or staining and a lovely warm golden brown colour.

Acquired directly from the original owners who are distant relatives of Robert Thompson, complete with a copy of the original invoice confirming purchase in 1951 with other items including a table lamp (see stock ref: DS1373).

Size: 41(w) x 27.5(d) x 38(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1370

Circa 1970

A superb example of the Robert Mouseman Thompson Monks Chair with its distictive curved back and lattice panelling over octagonally carved legs joined by cross stretchers. Both the oak frame and original tan hide present in wonderful condition free from
any staining, just the expected light creasing to the corners on the leather from light usage.

Size: 61.5(w) x 59(d) x 80(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1364

1987/88

A pristine condition oak and leather carver armchair from former mouseman craftsman Malcolm Pipes. Features an adzed panelled back with inset carved tudor rose, adzed octagonal carved front legs and square rear legs, joined by stretchers. Green cow hide
seat with antiqued brass studding, all in excellent carefully used  condition. Malcol’s signature foxes face is carved to the front leg.

This is just one piece from a large collection of Foxman pieces acquired privately from the estate of a lady who corresponded regularly with Malcolm and his mother up to the time of her recent death. All the pieces have been lovingly cherished  from
new and are in immaculate condition.

Size: 53.5(w) x 55(d) x 93.5(h)

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Stock ref: DS1363

1987/88

An excellent dining set from ex mouseman craftsman Malcolm Pipes comprising a 4’10” dropleaf gateleg dining table and a set of 4 panel backed dining chairs, each piece carved with malcolm’s trademark foxes face.  The table top and legs are adzed and in superb condition with no water or other staining to the top and just one very minor surface scratch. The chairs feature subtly adzed panelled backed each carved with a tudor rose and adzed front legs with exceptuonally clean corded fabric seat tops in a neutral colour that will suit any roomset.

This is just one piece from a large collection of Foxman pieces acquired privately from the estate of a lady who corresponded regularly with Malcolm and his mother up to the time of her recent death. All the pieces have been lovingly cherished  from new and are in immaculate condition.

A carver dining chair from the same original ownership  is also available separately, if required, covered in green leather hide. (see stock ref: DS1364)

Size: Table – 148(l) x 99(w) x 74.5(h) cm

         Chairs – 44(w) x 44.5(d) x 83.5(h) cm

These gateleg tables were and remain  as expensive to buy new as the refectory style tables and currently represent great value on the vintage market. This whole set inclusive of the 4 chairs is on offer for considerably less than the current price  you would pay for a new gateleg table.

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Stock ref: DS1366

1987/88

A wonderful nest of three tables by former mouseman craftsman Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes. Each table adzed to the top and legs, the legs with octagonal carved detailing. Superb stain free condition, the two smaller tables don’t look to have been used at all. The top table is also free from any staining but has very slight sun fading to the edges as the middle was always protected with a table cloth. 

This is just one piece from a large collection of Foxman pieces acquired privately from the estate of a lady who corresponded regularly with Malcolm and his mother up to the time of her recent death. All the pieces have been lovingly cherished  from new and are in immaculate condition. 

Sizes:  Lge 62(w) x 38.5(d) x 46.5(h), Med 50.5(w) x 32(d) x 41.5(h), Sml 39(w) x 26(d) x 37(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1360

1987/88

A superb example of a 5′ glazed display dresser / sideboard from former mouseman craftsman Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes. Fully panelled and adzed all over in line with pre- 1970s mouseman craftsmanship. The  two door glazed and leaded upper section  is
detachable from the lower dresser / sideboard to aid transport and features penny moulding along the top and two fixed delft shelves internally. Below is a thoughtfully designed dresser / sideboard featuring three upper drawers, one centre one baize
lined for cutlery above a shelved cupboard which opens widely to allow extremely good access. All comlimented with a mixture of wooden and wrought iron fittings. Malcolm’s trademark fox is incised  prominently to the upper glazed section. Superb
condition and colour.

This is just one piece from a large collection of Foxman pieces acquired privately from the estate of a lady who corresponded regularly with Malcolm and his mother up to the time of her recent death. All the pieces have been lovingly cherished  from
new and are in immaculate condition.

It represents excellent value, this exact design is not available from stock but  to buy new it would be between £6000 – £7000, a similar sized Mouseman piece is now in excess of £10,000.

Size: 152.5(w) x 46.5(d) x 200(h) cm

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Stock ref: DS1359

1987/88

A superb bespoke made 10″ diameter octagonal wall clock made by ex mouseman craftsman Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes. Features a solid oak surround, adzed to the front face and sides with alternating arts and crafts thumbnail carving.  Brass port hole style
surround into which is mounted a 5 ½” dial and German Lienzle quartz movement, in working order. Malcolm’s trademark foxes mask is carved to the side and a metal wall fixing bracket to the rear.

Malcolm trained and worked at Robert Thompson’s in the 1960s through to 1983 when he established Fox Furniture in Cartlon Husthwaite. He was involved with making all the Mouseman clocks and has continued to have an excellent reputation for bespoke clock
making.

This is just one piece from a large collection of Foxman pieces acquired privately directly from the estate of a lady who corresponded regularly with Malcolm and his mother up to the time of her recent death. All the pieces from this estate have been
lovingly cherished from new and are in immaculate condition.

Size: 25.5(dia)excl fox carvingx 5.5(d)

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Stock ref: DS1361

1987/88

A pristine example of the four legged cow stool made by Malcolm ‘Foxman’ Pipes. Traditional  waisted and  shaped seat carved from a single plank of quarter sawn oak with lovely graining, over four tapered octagonal legs with exposed  and
wedged joints visible in the seat. Malcolm’s incised foxes face is carved into the seat. In pristine condition and excellent colour.

This is just one piece from a large collection of Foxman pieces acquired privately directly from the estate of a lady who corresponded regularly with Malcolm and his mother up to the time of her recent death. All the pieces from this estate have been
cherished from new and are in pristine condition.

Size: 38(w) x 28.5(d) x 44.5(h)cm

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