Stock ref: DS1242

Circa 1930s

Superb highly sought after early Mouseman fruitbowl, of smaller diameter than the currently made version but deeper and with the mouse carved to the exterior side of the bowl. Extensively adzed and tooled and a rich deep chestnut colour and patina. Superb condition, just a minor natural oak burr loss visible in the bowl and the expected slight staining commensurate with normal usage.  Originally given as a gift by Robert Thompson to a family relative, together with a pair of candlesticks, and hence by family decent prior to my purchase.

Size: 23.5(dia) x 7.5(d)cm

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Stock ref: DS1245

Circa 1960

Traditional kidney shaped ‘Mouseman’ Robert Thompson three legged milking stool with a contoured and subtly adzed quarter sawn single plank seat displaying lovely figuring in the oak. A large mouse carved centrally in high relief facing right as you look at the stool from the front. Typical splayed octagonal legs with exposed wedged joints visible on the top of seat. Tight leg joints  and lovely waxed colour with just the slightest old trace of a minor stain on the seat.

Size:  36(w) x 29(d) x 35.5(h) overall, seat 30(w) x 24(d).

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Stock ref: DS1233

1975

A Mouseman 3′ refectory style occasional coffee table, featuring an adzed single plank top supported by two large carved octagonal legs and sledge feet joined by a single chamferred stretcher. A large mouse is carved prominently in high relief to one
of the legs.

Acquired directly from the original owner who, in the 60s and early 70s, lived in Kilburn next door to R. Thompson’s workshop. This table was a personal wedding gift in 1975  from Robert Thompson’s grandson Robert Thompson Cartwright. The table presents
in superb condition.  Some years ago it was returned to Thompson’s, cleaned and the top coated in polyurethane varnish to protect it from water stains and spills. In line with current market preferences this has now been removed and the top wax
finished,  revealing a wonderful naturally deep honey colour and patination. There is no evidence of staining or damage.

Size: 91(w) x 37.5(d) x 44.5(h)

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Stock ref: DS1244

Circa 1960

Traditional four legged stool with Robert Thompson’s distinctive adzed and steamed curved top, made from a single plank of quarter sawn oak with good meduallary ray figuring which is nailed to the stool apron and legs. Acquired directly from the original
owners family it presents in  excellent condition with tight joints, waxed with a lovely naturally deep honey colour and patina. Signature mouse carved running up one of the octagonally carved legs.

Size: 40.5(w) x 27.5(d) x 38.5(h)

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Stock ref: DS1234

Circa 1975

A nest of three graduated tables by the Mouseman of Kilburn Robert Thompson. Always highly sought after when in good aged condition these tables were gifted to the original owners as a wedding present in 1975.  The tables are  golden coloured,
adzed and in superb waxed condition, free from any staining or damage. Three well carved mice  are carved in high relief to the front right legs of each table.

Sizes: L  60.5(w) x 37(d) x 47(h)
          M 50(w) x 32(d) x 42(h)
          S 39(w) x 26(d) x 36.5(h)

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Stock ref: DS1237

Circa 1960s

A superb, richly coloured 3’6″ 6 panel fronted Robert Thompson ‘Mouseman’ blanet storage box. It features the sought after adzing to the box frame as well as the top which is only found on earlier made pieces. Modern made versions only have adzing to the top. The typical  two plank top is hinged with wrought iron strap fittings and the blanket box stands on octagonal legs, one of which features a mouse carved in high relief.

Finished only with clear wax the superbly rich depth of colour and patina is derived entirely from the original fuming  and subsequent maturation of the oak. The top  retains a few light usage marks  and the expected minor joint shrinkage, adding to the character of the piece. Removal of the marks is possible but will damage the natural colour and patina that has developed.  With a lovely clean interior it is ready for immediate use. 

Size: 104(w) x 39(d) x 47(h)

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Stock ref: DS1240

Circa 1940s / early 50s

A superb example of the highly sought after early Mouseman fruitbowl, production of which ceased in about 1960 when the design was changed to that which remains in production currently. Subtly adzed to the exterior and tooled to the interior of the bowl
with a particularly fine carved mouse carved to the exterior of the bowl. Lovely naturally rich colour, graining and patina with no  evidence of any damage or previous repairs.

Size: 24.3(dia) x 6.5(h).

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Stock ref: DS1238

Circa 1980s

A super example of the Mouseman cheese board with a mouse carved onto the handle. Subtly adzed to the upper surface, it doesn’t look to have ever been used as a cutting board so  has minimal marking commensurate with its age. Now clear wax finished
 which highlights the medullary ray graining in the oak and the medium fumed finish of the wood.

Size:  37(l) x 20.8(w) x 4.3(h)cm

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Stock ref: DS1239

Circa 1980s

Mouseman solid oak bread board in lovely condition with minimal usage. Adzed to the board surface with a trademark mouse carved to the upper left facet of the board. Now clear wax finished to highlight the rich fumed finish to the wood.

Size: 30.5(w) x 25(w) cm

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Stock ref: DS1235

Circa 1950s / 1960s

Excellent example of an older made Mouseman standard lamp. The octagonal faceted base is carved from a single block of oak and features the trademark mouse carved in high relief on one side. This supports a tapering octagonal carved and adzed column through
which the 4 .5 metre long wiring passes to  the original brass bulb holder.

Presents in excellent condition with a rich aged colour and patina with no evidence of damage. Standard lamps this age and condition are now regularly selling at auction at up to £800

Size: 31(dia) x 138(h to base of bulb holder.

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