Arts & Crafts Copper & Beech 3 Fold Fire Screen

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1081

Circa 1890 – 1910

A wonderful expression of Arts and Crafts copper work set within a reed moulded, beech framed, three fold firescreen, Unmarked, the 6 individual copper panels, 2 in each fold, are hand hammered and repousse decorated with stylised plant forms, a typical
Arts & Crafts subject. To the rear, beech boards secured with brass fixings secure the copper panels in place.
The copper panels are in a lovely patinated condition. The beech frame is generally excellent, with evidence of minor repair to the
feet sections and a back panel split which has been glued. It is also possible the screen extended even higher originally as there is evidence of circular wood filled holes in the top corner sections of each fold in the frame.

Overall Size: 96 (w) x 2.5(d) x 95(h) cm
Each fold: 26cm(w) x 95(h)

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A.E Jones Copper, Bronze & Silver Arts & Crafts Trinket Box

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1076

Circa 1905

A typically unmarked piece but a known design, often described as copper, but more likely to be bronze (copper/tin alloy). Hand hammered, square form with a hinged lid, featuring finely executed laurel leaf and ribbon silver wire decoration and silver rosettes.

Excellent condition, heavy quality, no dents or scratches, hinge fully intact and working.

Size: 12 (w) x 12(d) x 8(h) cm

Albert Edward Jones is a very highly regarded Birmingham designer and maker of Arts and Crafts silver & metalware. He worked at the Birmingham Guild of Handicrafts before establishing his own business in 1902

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A. Knox for Liberty & Co. – Tudric Pewter & Enamel Cake Basket

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1080

Circa 1905-10

An Archibold Knox designed Cake Basket, model ref 0359, design reg 440014 dated 1905, made for Liberty & Co, London. Loop handled and fashioned in relief with typical celtic stylised leaves and tendrils. The base is inset with a mixed blue and green enamel. Fully marked to the base with the expected marks. This piece was destined for export to an authorised Liberty’s retailer in New Zealand as it is also marked Dawsons Ltd, Dunedin, N.Z.

Superb original condition with no damage to the pewter and just a small natural firing blemish to a small outer edge section of the enamel inlay. The pewter has a lovely aged patina.

Size: 23.5 (w) x 16.5(d) x 16(h) cm

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A. Knox for Liberty & Co. – Tudric Pewter & Enamel Cake Tray

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1079

Circa 1905-10

An Archibold Knox designed Cake Tray, model ref 0357, design reg 440032 dated 1905, made for Liberty & Co, London. Loop handled and fashioned in relief with leaves and tendrils, the base inset with a mixed blue and green enamel. Fully marked to the base with the expected marks. This piece was destined for export to an authorised Liberty’s retailer in New Zealand as it is also marked Dawsons Ltd, Dunedin, N.Z. Superb original condition with no damage to the pewter and just a small hairline in one corner of the enamel. The pewter has a lovely aged patina, lightly rubbed over high relief areas from use.

Size: 30.5 (w) x 22.5(d) x 9(h) cm

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Keswick School of Industrial Art (K.S.I.A.) 4 pc Tea & Coffee Set

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1075

Circa 1900

Rare and unusual 4pc Arts and Crafts hand hammered copper Tea and Coffee Service. Typical high quality KSIA features including strapwork, heart motifs and a lovely and unusual triple strand copper wired handle on the teapot. Wooden handles and knobs.

Lovely condition, no holes or loose rivets, hinges sound. Natural oxidised copper finish on 3 pcs. Someone has tried polishing the sugar bowl in the past and It remains a lighter colour but is darkening as it oxidises again. Professional polishing would
restore the original finish, if desired.

Sizes cm: Coffee Pot 12 (dia) x 21(h), Tea Pot 23(w) x 12(h), Bowl 8.5 (dia) x 5.8(h), Jug 8.5(dia) x 8.3(h).

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Peter ‘Rabbitman’ Heap, Oak Display Shelf / Bookcase

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1073

Circa 1970’s

Wall hanging unit with 2 shelves, suitable for displaying homewares, books, cd’s/ dvd’s etc. In excellent condition with adzing to the shelves, back panels and sides. Peter’s signature rabbit is carved prominently in high relief to the front of the right side panel. Free from any damage and with a wonderful colour and medullary rays, enhanced by a deeply waxed finish which reflects the light of the adzed surfaces superbly. Hidden wall fixing brackets to the rear.

Size: 76.5(w) x 13.5(d) x 41(h) cm

Mouseman trained in the 50‘s / 60’s, Peter established his own workshop at Wetwang in 1970, continuing until retirement in 1989.

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson, Oak Glazed Corner Display Cabinet

May 25, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1072

1971

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 inner shelf. All the outer woodwork is adzed and the fittings are in wrought
iron. Signature mouse incised into the lower right of the cupboard section.

Superb condition and colour, very minor glass ring marking to the cupboard shelves which remain unwaxed, as original.

Known to have been purchased on 12/11/1971. Personal delivery in my own vehicle can be arranged within mainland UK. Current new price is £ 4,030.

Size: 73(w) x 48(d) x 189(h) cm

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Copy of G. Betjemman, Betjemann’s Patent Adjustable Oak Book Slide

May 24, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1088

Circa 1860-1880

Victorian, patented self closing adjustable book rack, patent number 14914.. Made in solid oak with hinged arched ends which feature trefoil cut-outs, decorative brass detailing with inset polished ‘tigers eye’ agates, in the gothic revival style of the early Arts & Crafts period.

Lovely patinated colour and original condition, complete with original velvet/felted base, the makers marks and patent number stamped onto the brass stabilisers. As is usual the springs for the self closing mechanism have broken. Small wood chip to one corner.

Size each : 34.5 to 53.2 (w) x 15.2(d) x 17 (h) cm

I’ve seen these selling at £600. Great value at:

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Attributed to Liberty & Co, 6 Dining Chairs

April 5, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1009

Circa 1900

A stylish and functional 6 piece dining set which includes 2 armchairs. Solid oak frames with re-upholstered fabric seat pads and backs, edged with copper studding, on turned and tapering forelegs. The back splats feature stylized floral Art Nouveau pewter and black satinwood inlays depicting poppies and honesty entwined in a heart. Unmarked but Liberty attributed by respected auctioneers Lacy Scott & Knight.

The chairs are in very good condition, structurally sound and stable and ready for immediate use. Most of the underside corner blocks have been replaced, and possibly a rear seat rail on an armchair. All have been cleaned, repaired and re-covered in mauve, green and taupe fabric in the recent past.

Armchair size: 57.5(w) x 53(d) x 111(h) cm
Std chair size: 46.5(w) x 46(d) x 104(h) cm
Seat height: 43cm on both.

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Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson Very early 4’3” Desk / Table

April 5, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref. DS1050

Circa late 20‘s / early 1930’s

Stunning quality desk or table of irregular rectangular form with a slightly concave front. The top is constructed from a rare and hugely impressive 3 inch thick single plank of solid oak, 51” wide and 22” deep. Single plank tables and desks
of such thickness and size have not been made by Thompson’s since the early 30’s. All edges are rounded and the top is adzed all over, including the sides and underside, confirming it’s early manufacture. It stands on 4 substantial
adzed, angled and slightly tapered octagonal legs. The wedged leg joints are exposed and protrude right through the top. The joints are tight with no shrinkage or movement. A typically early mouse is carved prominently to the front right leg.

The highly waxed rich chestnut colour tones and deep patination combine with the natural graining and burrs in the oak to produce a desk / table of immense character and charm. No damage , repair or restoration, very light marking and scratching commensurate
with normal usage and age.

Size: 130(w) x 56(d) x 73(h) cm

Please don’t confuse this table/desk with the range of former pub tables that were auctioned by Tennants in 2011 and are now being offered to market by a number of dealers at £1500 to £4000. These pub tables are multi planked, have much
thinner tops ( 1 1/4 to 1 1/2”), are not as early and don’t have through leg joints.

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Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak 4’ Octagonal Dining Table

April 5, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1058

Circa 1957 – 1960

A superbly waxed and patinated dining table, one of the first made by Wilf after he left R. Thompson’s to set up Squirrel Woodcarvers in 1957. Features a 2 plank adzed top, dowelled centrally through the top in line with early craftsmanship, on
a cruciform base with very prominent early squirrel carving to the foot. ( The squirrel has been lightly chewed by the original owners pet dog but is still clearly distinguishable.) Sourced locally in Bedale.

The colour, graining, patination and deeply waxed finish, on the top in particular, is simply stunning !

Size: 118 – 122 (dia) x 72(h) cm

The 4 chairs made originally for this table were sold on ebay in Jan, wrongly described as 1940’s by the seller !

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David ‘Oakleafman’ Langstaff Oak 4’ Welsh Dresser

April 5, 2002 admin No Comments

Stock ref: DS1047

Circa mid ’80’s

In excellent condition, complete with original catalogue price list, confirming this to be one of the earliest made after David left Robert Thompson’s and set up on his own. Features a detachable delft rack with half penny moulded cornice and shaped
adzed sides enclosing 2 shelves and a panelled back. The lower sideboard with 2 drawers,1 baize lined for cutlery, over 2 quadruple panelled doors and an inner shelf. Panelled sides and back, turned faceted legs, wrought iron fittings. Adzed top with
inscribed oakleaf trademark.

Size: 122(w) x 46(d) x 183(h) cm

Wonderful colour and condition. A new piece would cost approx £4,000 from similar ‘ Yorkshire Critter’ craftsmen and £ 6250 from R. Thompson’s, making this superb value.

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