Circa 1930s

 A unique opportunity to own a rare and early Mouseman reclining reading chair in excellent museum quality, originally one of a pair made by Robert Thompson as a wedding present for his lifelong Kilburn friend Thomas Barker, who had also been Robert’s
best man  at his own wedding.  Complete with signed  provenance from Ian Thompson Cartwright at Thompson’s who recently appeared with this particular chair on the Channel 4 programme Four Rooms. He acquired both chairs in the 1990s from
a descenant of Thomas Barker.  The sister chair is believed to remain in Ian’s ownership.

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Stock ref: DS1313

Circa 1930s / 40s

Beautifully patinated rare early Mouseman Robert Thompson breadboard,  of smaller overall proportions  than the more modern post war 12″ x 10″  design, the shaped canted edges more heavily adzed and steeply angled, the underside base also
adzed. A superbly carved earlier mouse  sits prominently on the  top edge facet.  Quarter sawn oak which gives the board its distinctive meduallary ray graining patterns. Well used  and loved over the years but only ever oiled which
gives  the board it’s distictive colour and patination.

The board is shown  for comparison purposes together with a more modern breadboard in the image gallery below.

Size: 29(w) x22.59d) x 2.5(h)

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Stock ref: DS1326

2004

A Mouseman Robert Thompson 7′ refectory style dining table, complete with a set of 8 high lattice backed dining chairs, original order confirmation from Sept 2003 and invoice January 2004. Acquired privately from a Yorkshire couple who are downsizing from their present home. The table top is in excellent condition as it’s  always been protected, the chairs have a  their original dark blue hide and are also in excellent condition after cleaning an re- waxing, the whole set displaying a warm rich colour. The table top has now been unscrewed from the legs  so there are no problems getting the piece through doors and in/out of rooms.

The set would currently cost £ 10,580 to purchase new  from Robert Thompson’s.

Table size: 213.5(l) x 87.59w) x 73.5(h)

Chair size: 90(h), an extra carved lattice making these chairs 5cm taller than the standard lattice backed dining chair.

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Stock ref: DS1325

Circa 1980

A wonderful example of a Robert Mouseman Thompson oak glazed corner  display cabinet featuring a glazed and leaded upper display cabinet with castellated penny moulded top section, single lockable door with key and 3 inner glass shelves. Below is
a single doored cupboard with fixed inner shelf. Traditional  arts and crafts style wrought iron fittings. Signature mouse carved in low relief to the lower side of the cupboard section.

Superb condition free from staining  and  a golden honey colour.

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Stock ref: DS1314

Circa late 50s / 1960

A superb example of the much sought after earlier made 4′ Mouseman Robert Thompson solid oak bookcase which features extensive adzing to the sides, front and top ledge. Bookcases made from the mid/late 70s onwards are not adzed at all.  There are
3 oak adjustable shelves. Wonderful deep rich natural aged colour with a plump mouse carved prominently to the upper front edge. A private acquisition, the piece was originally bought from Thompson’s by the vendors grandmother.

Size: 84(w) x 26(d) x 122(h)

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Stock ref: DS1259

Circa late 1940s

An excellent example of an earlier made Mouseman Robert thompson’s bench seat. Adzed to all visible surfaces in line with early manufacture the  1 1/2″ thick single plank top sits on 1 3/4″ thick carved trestle style legs and sledge feet, joined
 by a pegged and arched stretcher. Recently symathetically cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop to retain it’s natural deep aged colour it presents in superb condition. A good trademark mouse is carved in high relief to one of the legs.

Privately acquired from a Teesdale family estate, the vendor believes it was bought by her late father in about 1960 from a sale held by Ampleforth Abbey / College, together with a 2’6″  bench seat (stock ref DS1273) and a 5′ dowel topped dining
table (stock ref: DS1272 – awaiting preparation for sale.)

Size: 152(w) x 35.5(d) x 46(h)

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Stock ref: DS1273

Circa late 1940s

An excellent example of an earlier made Mouseman Robert thompson’s bench seat. Adzed to all visible surfaces in line with early manufacture the  1 1/2″ thick single plank top sits on 1 3/4″ thick carved trestle style legs and sledge feet, joined
 by a pegged and arched stretcher. Recently symathetically cleaned and re-waxed in our workshop to retain it’s natural deep aged colour it presents in superb condition. A good trademark mouse is carved in high relief to one of the legs.

Privately acquired from a family estate, the vendor believes it was bought by her late father in about 1960 from a sale held by Ampleforth Abbey / College, together with a 5′  bench seat (stock ref DS1259) and a dowel topped table (stock ref: DS1272
– awaiting preparation for sale.)

Size: 76(w) x 35.5(d) x 46(h)

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Stock ref: DS1309

Circa mid/late 1970s

A Robert Mouseman Thompson oak glazed corner  display cabinet featuring a glazed and leaded upper display cabinet with castellated penny moulded top section, single lockable door with key and 3 inner glass shelves. Below is a single doored cupboard
with fixed inner shelf. Traditional  arts and crafts style wrought iron fittings. Signature mouse carved in high relief to the upper edge of the cupboard section.

Superb condition free from staining  and  a deep honey colour, very minor glass ring marking to the cupboard shelves which remain unwaxed, as original.

Size: 75(w) x 45(d) x 188(h) cm

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Another glazed corner display cabinet has recently been acquired, it should be available for sale by 16th May, if interested please contact us for further details.

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