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‘Kingpost’ Adzed Yorkshire Oak 5’ Dropleaf Gateleg Table

July 23, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1163

Circa late 1940s/50s

Versatile and beautifully aged and patinated solid English oak dropleaf gateleg table from the workshops of Kingpost Woodwork who traded until the late 50s from Burton Leonard, near Harrogate. Rectangular form each top section featuring three fox tongue
jointed planks with extensive adzing to the top, apron and legs and the typical exposed dowel pin joints. The trademark Kingpost roof beam signature is incised  centrally onto the central apron. 

Wonderful solid condition with a lovely depth of colour with a few minor surface marks commensurate with its age and normal usage.

Thoughtfully sized so that it can be used daily in its folded position by two people and extended as required to seat a larger number of people.

Size folded: 58(l) x 84(d) x (75(h)cm
Size fully open: 154 (l) x 84(d) x 75(h)cm

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From the same ownership as the Kingpost Sideboard – see stock ref: DS1162.

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Bob ‘Wrenman’ Hunter Yorkshire Oak 7 1/2” Bowl

July 14, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1200

Circa early/mid 1980s

An exceptional early Bob ‘Wrenman’ Hunter 7 1/2″ bowl in pristine condition, privately acquired from the deceased estate of a local Yorkshire Critters collector. Only ever used as a display piece it features a large and exceptionally detailed wren carved
perching on a branch, placed centrally in the bowl. Compeletely free of any damage or staining it has  stunning graining, colour and patina. Bought new in the early 80’s not long after Bob established Wren Cabinetmakers together with a free standing
gated letter rack which i also own, it still has its original label to the underside which bears the pre 1995 telephone number for Bob’s home and workshop in Thirlby which nestles at the foot of Sutton Bank, near Thirsk, lening some  provenance
to the age of the piece.

My family are fortunate to know Bob  and his family, he is a wealth of interesting information for me on all matters relating to Robert Thompson and all the Yorkshire makers.  He started working as an apprentice at Thompson’s in 1948 whilst
Robert Thompson was still alive,  and is still working every day in what remains a close family business, now ably assisted by his son’s David and Gary and daughter Jackie, all skilled cabinet makers and wood carvers in their own right.

Size:19(dia) x 6 (h)cm

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Sid Pollard, Adzed Yorkshire Oak 3’ 3” Coffee Table

July 14, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1213

Circa 1950s / early 60s

Superbly presented rectangular coffee table from Sid Pollard, one of Robert Thompsons early craftsmen. Features a single plank adzed top supported by four inset octagonally carved and adzed legs on two dledge feet, joined by a stretcher at floor level.
Extensively adzed to all visible areas which reflets the light wonderfully. Clearly exceptionally well looked after it presents in excellent condition free from any staining or damage  other than slight natural  age related wood shrinkage where
the top is screwed into the underside supporting cross member. Wax finished in a  wonderful aged deep honey colour and patina.

Sid Pollard lived in Bagby near Thirsk and was one of Robert Thompson’s early apprentices. His solo work which dates from the 40s through to the 70s is almost always unmarked, preferring to let his recognisable craftsmanship speak for itself. He combined
his solo woodcraft work with work within the family building firm, Pollard Builders.

Size: 98.5(w) x 43(d) x 47(h)

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Colin ‘Beaverman’ Almack, Oak Standard Lamp

July 13, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1212

Circa 1970s

A Colin Almack ‘Beaverman’ Standard Lamp on an octagonal faceted base carved from a solid block of oak supporting a tapering carved central octagonal column which terminates with a brass switchable bulb holder. Colin’s trademark beaver is carved in high
relief to the column just above the base.

Super condition with a warm golden honey colour, just one small trace of older staining on the base. The shade that came with the standard lamp is in good condition and available if the purchaser would like it. Will be PAT safety tested prior to sale.

Size: 31(dia) x 139 (h) to base of bulb holder.

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, Oak Early 1 1/2” Napkin Ring

July 13, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1190

Circa 1960

Smaller at 1 1/2″ and much rarer to the market than the larger modern 2″  version. Superb condition with a very rich deep honey colour  and patina. No losses or damage. Detailed and well carved high backed mouse on such a small item with the
tail  to the right, much crisper and detailed  than is found on modern examples.

 

This is one of two that i have, see also stock ref: DS1193. They are not a matched pair, differ slightly in colour and have been made by different craftsmen so i am offering them separately. The final two images in the gallery below show the two side
by side and with a more modern  2″ napkin ring.

 

Size: 4.5(dia) x 4 (l)cm

 

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, Oak Early 1 1/2” Napkin Ring

July 13, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1193

Circa  1950s /early 60s

Smaller at 1 1/2″ and much rarer to the market than the larger modern 2″  version. Superb condition with a very rich deep nutty brown colour  and patina. No losses or damage. Detailed and well carved high backed mouse on such a small item with
the tail  to the left, much crisper and detailed  than is found on modern examples.

This is one of two that i have, see also stock ref: DS1190. They are not a matched pair, differ slightly in colour and have been made by different craftsmen so i am offering them separately. The final two images in the gallery below show the two side
by side and with a more modern  2″ napkin ring.

Size: 4.5(dia) x 4 (l)cm

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Don ‘Foxman’ Craven, 12″ Yorkshire Oak Table Lamp

July 13, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1203

Circa 1960s/ early 70s

A 12″ table lamp  from the original ‘Foxman’ Don Craven the ex Mouseman trained craftsman who was producing his solo work in the 60s and 70s before Malcolm Pipes took over the fox in 1981, albeit carved differently,  as his own signature. Of
octagonal tapered form on a square base with an exquisitely carved bushy tailed seated fox.  Superb condition, colour and patination with brand new wiring and a brass switchable bulb holder which have replaced the original plastic fitings which
had seen better days. Will be PAT safety tested before sale. From the same original ownership as the Don Craven pin dish (DS1202) and napkin ring (DS1204).

Size: 9.2(w) x 9.2(d) x 31(h) to base of bulb holder.

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, Oak Nest of Three Tables

July 12, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1211

Circa 1960

A rare find, an older  Mouseman nests of tables in genuinly excellent original condition. More often than not heavy usage leads to  considerable staining and scratching particularly to the tops and lower legs which is impossible to remove fully
without destroying the natural colour and patina of the wood. Privately acquired locally, part of a deceased estate, it is known to have been in the same original ownership since about 1960.  Careful usage and regular waxing have ensured that there’s
a wonderful deep and consistent warm honey colour on all three tables and hardly any marking or staining anywhere on it, save for a little light splashing behind the front leg on the largest table. Mice are carved in high relief to the front right on
the two largest nests, to the left on the smallest table. 

L size: 60.6(w) x 38(d) x 47.5(h)cm

M size: 50 (w) x 32(d) x 42(h) cm

S size: 39.2(w) x 26(d) x 36.5(h)cm

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Don ‘Foxman’ Craven, Oak Napkin Ring

July 12, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1204

Circa 1960s/70s

Lovely octagonally carved and hand tooled napkin ring from the original Foxman and ex Mouseman craftsman  Don Craven. Nicely grained with a warn aged nutty brown lustre. His work is often attributed to Malcolm Pipes who only took on usage of the
fox as his Yorkshire Critter signature in 1981 after Don ceased working.

Size: 4.5(dia) x 4.5(l)

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, Oak Standard Lamp

July 12, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1209

Circa 1960s

Excellent example of an older made Mouseman standard lamp, rewired and  complete with recently PAT safety tested electrical fittings. 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 wiring passes to a brass switchable bulb holder.

Presents in excellent condition with a rich aged colour and patina with no evidence of damage.

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

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Note: a similar age and condition standard lamp sold at Tennants auction in Leyburn for £ 794 on  20/7/13 incl of buyers commission.

A younger modern made standard lamp (circa late 90s / early 00s)  is also for sale, stock ref: DS1210

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, Oak Standard Lamp

July 12, 2003 No Comments

Stock ref: DS1210

Circa late 90s /early 00s

A pristine example of a modern made Mouseman standard lamp complete with recently PAT safety tested electrical fittings. 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 wiring passes to a brass switchable bulb holder.

Presented in pristine unmarked condition with a medium fume which is already developing a golden honey patina which will deepen further with additional age.

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

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An older standard lamp (circa 1960) is also for sale, stock ref: DS1209

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